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Blue Origin 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. 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 aspects 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 Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space! B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired) 5+ years of professional engineering experience with valves, fluid control systems, and mechanisms, to include rocket or jet engine experience Experience examining, and providing resolutions for, non-conforming hardware Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis Strong knowledge of hardware design processes, and hardware fabrication techniques related to valves 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 U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, 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 valve 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
WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20. Other site ranges may differ. Culture and Compliance
Culture Statement: Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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. Export Control Regulations: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check: Blue’s Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Certain job profiles may require additional checks as described. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability 401(k) with company match up to 5% Education Support Program Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 holidays Discretionary bonus potential Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We comply with applicable fair chance laws where they apply. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation: For information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. California Applicant Privacy Notice: California residents should reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Propulsion Engineer III - Valves BE3U
role at
Blue Origin 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. 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 aspects 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 Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space! B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired) 5+ years of professional engineering experience with valves, fluid control systems, and mechanisms, to include rocket or jet engine experience Experience examining, and providing resolutions for, non-conforming hardware Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis Strong knowledge of hardware design processes, and hardware fabrication techniques related to valves 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 U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, 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 valve 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
WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20. Other site ranges may differ. Culture and Compliance
Culture Statement: Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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. Export Control Regulations: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check: Blue’s Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Certain job profiles may require additional checks as described. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability 401(k) with company match up to 5% Education Support Program Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 holidays Discretionary bonus potential Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We comply with applicable fair chance laws where they apply. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation: For information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. California Applicant Privacy Notice: California residents should reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
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