Propulsion Engineer II– Engine Integration

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

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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. 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 the CAD model/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. Work schedules/shifts for this role: Standard M-F schedule

Requirements

• 2+ 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 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 Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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