Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices, BE-7
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Propulsion Engineer will design and develop combustion devices for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine, overseeing the product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, igniters, and related components) for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine
Responsible for a combustion device's complete product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification including design, manufacturing, test support, performing test data reviews, processing non-conforming hardware and writing technical reports
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired)
Familiarity with a variety of combustion devices
2+ years of industry experience in a related field
Computer aided design (CAD) experience
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Familiarity with data analysis and data processing
Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Preferred
M.S. in engineering discipline or higher
Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, and combustion analysis
Strong knowledge of combustion devices design process and hardware fabrication techniques
Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
Knowledge of python or other coding language for creating data processing tools
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
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