Blue Origin
Propulsion Engineer III - BE7 Valves (RE Technical Focal/ Component Owner)
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Propulsion Engineer III - BE7 Valves (RE Technical Focal/ Component Owner)
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Propulsion Engineer III - BE7 Valves (RE Technical Focal/ Component Owner)
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Blue Origin .
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 Blue’s 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 assemblies. In 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
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 WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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Propulsion Engineer III - BE7 Valves (RE Technical Focal/ Component Owner)
role at
Blue Origin .
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 Blue’s 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 assemblies. In 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
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 WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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