Engineer - Propulsion III

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Engines business unit, which designs, develops, manufactures, and tests engines and propulsion systems. The engineer will help resolve non-conforming hardware issues throughout flight engine production and develop design improvements for rocket engine components and assemblies as the organization transitions to flight production. The role involves driving design-for-manufacturability improvements, updating flight-engine assembly procedures based on root cause analyses, manufacturing and testing findings, and cost-reduction opportunities, and detailing and releasing changes to CAD models and drawings using appropriate configuration management processes. The successful candidate will balance multiple technical issues and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning. Potential areas of responsibility include primary and secondary structures, gimbal joints, flexible elements, insulation, pressurized fluid systems, and engine assembly. The work schedule is standard Monday through Friday.

Requirements

At least 5 years of proven experience with component design, fabrication, build, and assembly.
Experience solving issues related to non-conforming hardware.
Proficiency in 3D CAD and large assembly models and configuration management.
Knowledge of GD&T implementation and analysis under ASME Y14.5.
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Applicants 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 Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM.
Experience in the design, production, manufacturing, and assembly of propulsion hardware.
Solid understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility.
Experience with production quality management systems.
Experience transitioning products from development to production.

Responsibilities

Resolve issues related to non-conforming hardware throughout flight engine production.
Develop design improvements for rocket engine components and assemblies to support transition to flight production.
Drive design-for-manufacturability improvements.
Update flight-engine assembly procedures based on root cause analyses, manufacturing and testing findings, and cost-reduction opportunities.
Detail and release changes within CAD models and drawings using appropriate configuration management processes.
Balance multiple technical issues across assigned work.
Work on components and assemblies that may include primary and secondary structures, gimbal joints, flexible elements, insulation, pressurized fluid systems, and engine assembly.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses depending on role type, job level, and other factors; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.