Propulsion Engineer III - BE-4 Valves

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

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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

Application : Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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