Early Career Engineer - Propulsion

$75,510 - $105,714/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of professionals, you will design, develop, and test propulsion valves, fluid system components, and other mechanical systems for various liquid rocket engines. This hands-on position involves you in all aspects of the design, assembly, test, and flight operations of rocket components. We are looking for someone to apply their technical knowledge, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact safe human spaceflight positively. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test propulsion valves and fluid system components for liquid rocket engines.
• Participate in the design, assembly, test, and flight operations of rocket components.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to ensure safe and repeatable space flight operations.
• Apply technical knowledge to improve propulsion systems and components.

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, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in an engineering discipline.
• Liquid rocket or jet engine development experience working 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, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.