Propulsion Engineer III - Combustion Devices
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, igniters, and related components) for various rocket engines and spaceflight systems. You will be responsible for a combustion device's complete product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification including design, manufacturing, test support, performing test data reviews, processing non-conforming hardware and writing technical reports. You will need to have a background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and structural mechanics to be successful. You will be reporting directly to a Combustion Devices Manager within the Engines business unit.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired)
Working knowledge of a variety of combustion devices
5+ years of industry experience in a related field
Computer aided design (CAD) experience
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Familiarity with data analysis and data processing
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired:
M.S. in engineering discipline or higher
Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, and combustion analysis
Knowledge of entire combustion devices life cycle from design, development, qualification, acceptance and production
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Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $103,125-$151,250
Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $112,500-$165,000
Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $112,500-$165,000
Other site ranges may differ
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $112,500.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Kent, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person