Propulsion Engineer III BE7 Valves (RE Technical Focal Component Owner)

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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 passionate and hardworking team of engineers and specialists you will take full ownership of a valve component on the BE-7 Engine Program. This responsibility will cover the full development lifecycle of the valve including early conceptual trades detailed design manufacturing test final qualification and production support. Discrete activities include design of valve parts assemblies selection of materials and processes while taking into consideration manufacturability mass and recurring cost impacts. The role will also include various analysis deliverables including performance predictions tolerance stack-ups test data analysis and final review of structural thermal and fluids analyses delivered by FEA / CFD specialists on the team. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers to peer review manufacturing plans procedures tools and other discrete deliverables defining the full process to produce the valve component. You will directly support Operations in their responsibility to produce and deliver valves on-time to meet demand. You will directly support component-level testing both in planning and execution to drive high bar for rigor and deliver test results that mitigate risk and verify compliance to key requirements. You will work with Blues supply chain organization and directly with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of procured parts including definition of requirements for development of more complex parts and this position you will mentor and lead other engineers on the team through development approaches design trades analytical methods and sharing of tribal knowledge unique to valve design.

As the technical focal for a valve component you will work closely with the other engineers on the component team to meet team-level goals objectives and milestones by providing oversight and direct input into manufacturing test materials and analysis deliverables. As a key member of the engine program you will collaborate closely with program leaders and engineers from other component teams like Systems Engineering Avionics Integration and Engine Test to understand and action decisions with cross-program impacts. To support program-level goals and initiatives you will coordinate closely with value stream leaders technicians and other production stakeholders at the Blue Valves Factory to support hardware manufacturing and delivery of valves to meet demand while ensure mature manufacturing processes deliver high quality valves to engine builds.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to help Blue Origin reduce the cost of access to safe and make a significant impact to enabling safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

Education / Years of Experience:

• B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace mechanical or physics desired)
• 5 years of professional engineering experience with valves pumps mechanisms electromechanical actuation or fluid control systems to include rocket or jet engine experience
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills

Technical Design and Analysis:

• Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design fluid mechanics thermodynamics and structural analysis
• Direct experience with design manufacturing and test of valves operating with either incompressible or compressible flow
• Detailed knowledge of fluid control components to describe system-level functionality component-level architectures to achieve the desired functionality key performance parameters and trade-offs in performance as constrained by the design
• Strong knowledge of valve design processes methodologies and techniques related to valves
• Knowledge of common seal designs / polymers and their application in a valve component based on desired leak performance and operating conditions (static vs dynamic pressures thermal fluid compatibility wear)
• Knowledge and selection of part materials and processes based on application of material properties taking into consideration valve load paths joint design tribological wear structural limits thermal conditions material fluid compatibility corrosion and electrical bonding
• Interpretation and application of technical requirements into a product design using margin / factors of safety to deliver a robust reliable product with known risk of non-compliance
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Modeling
• Proficiency in part and assembly drawing drafting
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing

Manufacturing and Quality:

• Knowledge of subtractive cutting or forming manufacturing processes to produce complex custom metal parts and individual features (turning milling grinding honing bending tapping etc)
• Knowledge of quality processes and requirements used after manufacturing hardware at both the part-level and assembly-level
• Experience in evaluation of non-conforming hardware and preparation of disposition rationale based on part inspection and impact on product form fit and functionality

Test:

• Experience with the design setup execution results evaluation and reporting of component-level testing to verify compliance to valve requirements including flow rate leakage dynamic environments (shock / vibe) thermal environments operational life
• Experience with the design setup and safe execution of component-level fluid flow testing including the ability to select duct lengths / sizes fittings and instrumentation to achieve test objectives
• Experience with fluid flow and leak testing of component hardware using cryogenic fluids and high pressure gases

Desired:

• Advanced degree in engineering discipline
• Experience designing products for cryogenic fluids and high pressure gases
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Knowledge of methodology and application of FEA analysis tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience with Creo 10 or greater and Windchill 12 or greater
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 Std for Engineering Drawing Practices and
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Std for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in supplier management

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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