Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices, BE

Overview

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We  working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, igniters, and related components) for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine. You will be responsible for a combustion device  complete product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification including design, manufacturing, test support, performing test data reviews, processing non-conforming hardware and writing technical reports.

You will need to have a background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and structural mechanics to be successful. You will be reporting directly to a Combustion Devices Manager within the BE-7 Combustion Devices team.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, igniters, and related components) for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine.
• Manage a combustion device  complete product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification.
• Support design, manufacturing, and testing activities; perform test data reviews; process non-conforming hardware; write technical reports.
• Collaborate with team members and report to the Combustion Devices Manager within the BE-7 Combustion Devices team.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired).
• Familiarity with a variety of combustion devices.
• 2+ years of industry experience in a related field.
• Computer aided design (CAD) experience.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD ).
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing.

• M.S. in engineering discipline or higher.
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, and combustion analysis.
• Strong knowledge of combustion devices design process and hardware fabrication techniques.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
• Knowledge of python or other coding language for creating data processing tools.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• Multiple positions available
• Positions open in Seattle and Huntsville

Compensation Range for WA applicants is 96,.65. Other site ranges may differ.

Dont meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn  align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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