Propulsion Engineer II - Valves BE3U

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

As part of a small passionate team working on engine fluid controls you will own designs from concept through qualification and be involved in all aspect of the development. You will design valve components assemblies and tools as well as mentor and lead other engineers through development approaches and techniques for fluid control systems. You will collaborate with program leaders systems engineers suppliers and test groups to select architectures and design solutions which will provide the best benefit to our rocket engines. You will oversee testing of components both on their own and within engine hot fire tests to ensure valves are tested with high rigor and comply with their design requirements and design goals. You will help define and refine best practices for engine valves and mechanisms to increase the efficiency of our design approaches and processes.

Some components you could be responsible for include: solenoid valves pneumatically actuated valves check valves cryogenic valves and pressurized fluid systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for Blue Origins mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace mechanical chemical or physics desired)
• 2 years of professional engineering experience with valves fluid control systems and mechanisms to include rocket or jet engine experience.
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion fluid mechanics thermodynamics and structural analysis.
• Strong knowledge of hardware design processes and hardware fabrication techniques related to valves.
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
• Computer aided design (CAD) experience.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (ASME Y14.5).
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing.
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in engineering discipline
• Experience designing products for cryogenic fluids
• Exposure to or experience with pneumatic/hydraulic valves design test and manufacturing
• Experience in vendor management
• Experience with production quality management systems
• Experience transitioning products from development to production
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater and Windchill 10

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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