Propulsion Engineer - Combustion Devices III

$91,000 - $156,000/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Propulsion Engineer III position at Blue Origin involves designing and developing combustion devices for rocket engines and spaceflight systems. This role is crucial for ensuring safe and repeatable space flight, contributing to the company's vision of enabling millions of people to live and work in space. The engineer will oversee the complete product life-cycle of combustion devices, from initial requirements through flight qualification, requiring a strong background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structural mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop combustion devices including injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, and igniters.
• Manage the complete product life-cycle of combustion devices from initial requirements through flight qualification.
• Support manufacturing and testing processes, including performing test data reviews and processing non-conforming hardware.
• Write technical reports related to combustion device performance and development.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to ensure safety and quality in spaceflight systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or physics desired).
• 5+ years of proven experience in a related field.
• 1+ years of Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience.
• Solid understanding of various combustion devices.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing.
• 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

• M.S. in engineering or higher.
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, and combustion analysis.
• Knowledge of the entire combustion devices life cycle from design to production.
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10.

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.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses based on individual contributions.