BE7 Valves - Propulsion Engineer III

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

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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.

BE7 Valves Propulsion Engineer III

As part of a passionate and hardworking team of engineers and specialists you will take 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 will use CAD modeling to define part feature definition and layout of component assemblies including preparation of drawing drafts for parts subassemblies and the top-level component 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 build procedures tool designs and other discrete deliverables defining the full process to produce the valve component. The role will also include the responsibility to plan setup and execute component-level testing including data analysis and reporting of results to achieve goals for technical risk mitigation and requirements verification. You will work with Blues 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 support the production sustaining environment you will coordinate with team members to address quality issues by supporting troubleshooting and disposition of non-conformities.

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 production control technicians and other Operations stakeholders at the Valves Factory to support hardware manufacturing and delivery of valves to meet demand. To enable the Valves Team to be agile and make fast effective decisions you will be responsible for tactical planning to meet team and program-level objectives trading scope schedule cost and risk by conducting impact assessments. To support strong communication and work planning you will manage scope of development activities using a schedule to forecast and track progress towards key milestones.

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:

Education / Years of Experience

• 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
• 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.

Work Characteristics

• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with stakeholders across a large program to facilitate tactical planning and deliver successful outcomes
• Ability to own and execute development activities without granular direction on approach to problem solving or low impact decision making
• Say-Do mentality to work planning and tracking

Technical Design and Analysis

• Strong technical fundamentals in mechanical design fluid mechanics structural mechanics and thermodynamics
• Direct experience with design manufacturing and test of valves operating with either incompressible or compressible flow
• Knowledge of fluid control components and purpose in achieving system-level operation
• Familiarity with common valve architectures to deliver specific fluid control functions key performance parameters and trade-offs in performance as constrained by design elements
• Knowledge of valve design processes methodologies and techniques to analytically predict performance and verify compliance to key requirements
• 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 temperatures fluid compatibility wear)
• Knowledge and selection of part materials and processes 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 technical risks
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Modeling
• Proficiency in part and assembly drawing drafting
• Experience with data processing and analysis

Manufacturing and Quality

• Experience in evaluation of non-conforming hardware and preparation of disposition rationale based on part inspection and impact on product form fit and functionality
• Knowledge of subtractive cutting or forming manufacturing processes to produce complex custom metal parts and 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

Test

• Experience with test planning execution data analysis and reporting of results
• Experience with component-level testing for verification of compliance to valve requirements including flow rate leakage dynamic environments (shock / vibe) thermal environments and operational life
• Experience with the design of test setups to conduct pressurized fluid flow testing including the ability to select control valves duct lengths / sizes fittings and instrumentation to achieve test objectives
• Exposure to fluid flow and leak testing of component hardware using cryogenic fluids and high-pressure gases

Desired:

• Advanced degree in engineering discipline
• Experience with rocket engines or jet engines
• Experience designing products with exposure to cryogenic fluids and high-pressure gases
• Experience designing electromechanical components
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA)
• 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
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Std for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in supplier management
• Experience with project management principles for managing scope schedule cost
• Experience with creating and managing schedules for project of moderate complexity
• Experience working within a scrum-based agile project management framework

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $121023.00 - $169432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Required Experience:

IC