Combustion, Responsible Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

2d • $121,023 - $169,432

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. This role is part of Blue Origin's engineering team, where our focus is on the design, development, testing, and operation of advanced engines and fluid system applications. As part of a dynamic and dedicated team of engineers, you will contribute to both combustion device development and test facility systems that are critical to our mission. You will apply your technical expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and structural analysis to solve complex engineering challenges across multiple aspects of our programs. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate technical excellence, leadership skills, and commitment to quality while advancing our mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in of relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and structural mechanics
• Experience with CAD software and drawing creation
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with data analysis and data processing

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or higher in engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of combustion devices design process and hardware fabrication techniques
• Strong technical fundamentals in fluids, heat transfer, and combustion analysis
• Proven application of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to machining drawings
• Familiarity with ASME, API, AISC and ACI codes,
• Experience operating test facilities
• Experience with hardware development and test systems

Responsibilities

• Design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, igniters, and related components)
• Lead the design of high-temperature gas systems, including process architecture and layout for components testing and test facilities
• Manage a combustion device's complete product lifecycle from initial requirements through qualification
• Develop and document test requirements and procedures
• Support test operations, including data collection, analysis, and hardware performance assessment
• Design and develop mechanical test fixtures and structural supports
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis activities for fluid systems (HAZOP)
• Coordinate with suppliers, managing cost, schedule, and technical design requirements
• Provide remote and on-site support during manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and start-up of new facilities or hardware upgrades
• Coordinate with internal customers to refine project scope and requirements

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%, and an 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level