Engineer - Propulsion II

$89,820 - $125,748/Yr

Blue Origin - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Engineer - Propulsion II role at Blue Origin focuses on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of combustion devices for the BE-4 Program. This position is integral to the Blue Origin Engines business unit, contributing to the advancement of safe and cost-effective space vehicles. The role requires a commitment to safety and collaboration, with responsibilities spanning the complete product life-cycle of combustion devices, from initial requirements to flight qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop combustion devices such as injectors, heat exchangers, and hot gas manifolds for the BE-4 Program.
• Manage the complete product life-cycle of combustion devices, including design, manufacturing, and test support.
• Perform test data reviews and process non-conforming hardware.
• Write technical reports related to combustion devices.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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 bonuses based on individual contributions.