Propulsion Engineer II Design & Production Integration

Blue Origin - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

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! In this role, you will join a passionate group in finding resolutions for non-conforming hardware throughout flight engine production. You will also develop design improvements for rocket engine components and assemblies helping us transition to a flight production environment. You will drive design for manufacturability improvements and update assembly procedures for our flight engines identified through root cause analyses, engine manufacturing, testing, and cost reduction opportunities. You will detail and release changes within CAD models/drawings using appropriate configuration management processes. To be successful in this position, you will need to be able to balance multiple technical issues. We value team members committed to continuous learning and who foster a collaborative environment. Some components you could be responsible for include: heat exchangers, primary and secondary structures, gimbal joints, flexible elements, insulation, and pressurized fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Find resolutions for non-conforming hardware throughout flight engine production.
• Develop design improvements for rocket engine components and assemblies.
• Drive design for manufacturability improvements.
• Update assembly procedures for flight engines based on root cause analyses.
• Detail and release changes within CAD models/drawings using configuration management processes.
• Balance multiple technical issues effectively.

Requirements

• 2+ years of proven experience with component design, fabrication, build, and assembly.
• Experience examining and providing resolutions for non-conforming hardware.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and large assembly model and configuration management (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred).
• Knowledgeable with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
• B.S. degree or higher in an Engineering discipline.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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

• Experience with design, production, and assembly in disciplines such as propulsion, aircraft, spacecraft, oil & gas, automotive, naval, nuclear, or heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility.
• Experience with production quality management systems.
• Experience transitioning products from development to production.

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.