Propulsion Engineer III (BE-7)

Blue Origin • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

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. Engineer – Production Integration RE (Level 3) We are a diverse team of collaborators and problem solvers who are relentlessly committed to fostering inclusion, innovation, and safety. Through your attention to detail and dedication, this position will help us build a road to space to expand, explore, and enable the relocation of damaging industries to preserve Earth, humanity’s blue origin. Join us in enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth! In this role you will join a passionate group of Responsible Engineers supporting the production and manufacturing of rocket engine components for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine. This will entail troubleshooting design and manufacturing challenges to find resolutions for non-conforming hardware throughout engine development, qualification and 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: pressurized fluid systems, rotating hardware, machining of 3D printed components, brazed and welded assemblies, and precision assembly.

Requirements

• B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of proven experience with component design, fabrication, build, and assembly.
• Experience examining, and providing resolutions for, non-conforming hardware and supporting the machining and manufacturing of aerospace components.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and large assembly model and configuration management (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred).
• Experience in the design of turbomachinery, valves, or combustion devices.
• Mastery of GD&T implementation and tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
• 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 (current Green Card holder), 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: rocket engines, jet propulsion, aircraft, spacecraft, oil & gas, automotive, naval, nuclear, or heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments, and manufacturing methods.
• Continuous improvement process experience (DMAIC, PDSA, etc.)
• Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility.
• Experience with production quality management systems.
• Experience transitioning products from development to production.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting design and manufacturing challenges to find resolutions for non-conforming hardware throughout engine development, qualification and production.
• Develop design improvements for rocket engine components and assemblies helping us transition to a flight production environment.
• 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.
• Detail and release changes within CAD models/drawings using appropriate configuration management processes.

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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