Blue Origin
Overview
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. This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focusing on design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Our family of engines powers 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 development. You will design valve components, assemblies, and tools, and collaborate with other engineers using development approaches and techniques for fluid control systems. You will partner with program leaders, systems engineers, suppliers, and test groups to select architectures and design solutions that 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 design requirements and 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, hydraulics, cryogenic valves, and pressurized fluid systems.
Responsibilities
Own designs from concept through qualification and participate in all aspects of development for engine fluid control systems.
Design valve components, assemblies, and tools; collaborate with engineers and test teams; select architectures and design solutions for propulsion systems.
Oversee testing of components and valve assemblies, including engine hot-fire tests, ensuring compliance with design requirements and goals.
Help define and refine best practices for engine valves and mechanisms to improve design efficiency.
Collaborate with program leaders, systems engineers, suppliers, and test groups.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or chemical engineering.
5+ years of experience with propulsion components.
Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
Strong knowledge of hardware design processes and fabrication techniques related to valves.
High attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience examining and resolving non-conforming hardware.
CAD experience.
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME Y14.5.
Compensation and Location Compensation Range (for WA applicants): $117,498.00 – $164,497.20
Other site ranges may differ.
Culture and Inclusion Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies show some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply anyway; you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Controls, Background Checks, and Compliance 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.
Access to certain job profiles may require additional checks (e.g., DBIDS for military installations).
Some roles may require verification related to Commercial Driver’s License or Merchant Mariner Credential, as applicable.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance (basic and supplemental), paid parental leave, short and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match up to 5% and Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off and holidays: 4 weeks per year (based on schedule) and up to 14 holidays.
Discretionary bonus programs based on individual contributions and company results.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additional Compliance If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. California applicants: reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
Relocation and Travel
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 10% of the time
Application: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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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 development. You will design valve components, assemblies, and tools, and collaborate with other engineers using development approaches and techniques for fluid control systems. You will partner with program leaders, systems engineers, suppliers, and test groups to select architectures and design solutions that 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 design requirements and 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, hydraulics, cryogenic valves, and pressurized fluid systems.
Responsibilities
Own designs from concept through qualification and participate in all aspects of development for engine fluid control systems.
Design valve components, assemblies, and tools; collaborate with engineers and test teams; select architectures and design solutions for propulsion systems.
Oversee testing of components and valve assemblies, including engine hot-fire tests, ensuring compliance with design requirements and goals.
Help define and refine best practices for engine valves and mechanisms to improve design efficiency.
Collaborate with program leaders, systems engineers, suppliers, and test groups.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or chemical engineering.
5+ years of experience with propulsion components.
Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
Strong knowledge of hardware design processes and fabrication techniques related to valves.
High attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience examining and resolving non-conforming hardware.
CAD experience.
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME Y14.5.
Compensation and Location Compensation Range (for WA applicants): $117,498.00 – $164,497.20
Other site ranges may differ.
Culture and Inclusion Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies show some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply anyway; you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Controls, Background Checks, and Compliance 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.
Access to certain job profiles may require additional checks (e.g., DBIDS for military installations).
Some roles may require verification related to Commercial Driver’s License or Merchant Mariner Credential, as applicable.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance (basic and supplemental), paid parental leave, short and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match up to 5% and Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off and holidays: 4 weeks per year (based on schedule) and up to 14 holidays.
Discretionary bonus programs based on individual contributions and company results.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Additional Compliance If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and interview process, please contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. California applicants: reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
Relocation and Travel
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 10% of the time
Application: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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