2025 New Grad (Early Career) Propulsion Engineer, Valves and Mechanisms

$75,510 - $105,714/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The 2025 New Grad (Early Career) Propulsion Engineer position at Blue Origin focuses on designing, developing, and testing propulsion valves and fluid system components for liquid rocket engines. This role is integral to ensuring safe and repeatable space flight, contributing to the company's mission of enabling millions of people to live and work in space. The position requires a commitment to quality and collaboration within a diverse team dedicated to innovation in space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test propulsion valves and fluid system components for liquid rocket engines.
• Participate in all aspects of the design, assembly, test, and flight operations of rocket components.
• Apply technical knowledge and leadership skills to enhance safe human spaceflight.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals to solve complex engineering problems.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in an engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or physics desired).
• 0-2 years of professional engineering experience with valves, fluid control systems, and mechanisms.
• Computer-aided design (CAD) experience.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in an engineering discipline.
• Liquid rocket or jet engine development experience with pressurized fluid components.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
• Strong knowledge of hardware design processes related to valves and hardware fabrication techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions.