Combustion Devices Propulsion Engineer II

About the role

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. As part of a 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 report directly to a Combustion Devices Manager within the Engines business unit. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, igniters, and related components) for rocket engines and spaceflight systems.
• Oversee the complete product life-cycle of combustion devices, from initial requirements through flight qualification.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and test data reviews.
• Process non-conforming hardware and write technical reports.
• Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or physics desired).
• Familiarity with a variety of combustion devices.
• 2+ years of industry experience in a related field.
• Computer-aided design (CAD) experience.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to perform structural hand calculations and basic/iterative FEA.
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing.

Desired Skills

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of combustion devices design process and hardware fabrication techniques.
• Experience leveraging AI tools in a determinate, validated manner to increase productivity.

Requirements

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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• 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 additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

Pay

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.