Combustion, Responsible Engineer III

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. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, igniters, and related components)
• Lead the design of high-temperature gas systems, including process architecture and layout for components testing and test facilities
• Manage a combustion device's complete product lifecycle from initial requirements through qualification
• Develop and document test requirements and procedures
• Support test operations, including data collection, analysis, and hardware performance assessment
• Design and develop mechanical test fixtures and structural supports
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis activities for fluid systems (HAZOP)
• Cook with suppliers, managing cost, schedule, and technical design requirements
• Provide remote and on-site support during manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and start-up of new facilities or hardware upgrades
• Cook with internal customers to refine project scope and requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and structural mechanics
• Familiarity with CAD software and drawing creation
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with data analysis and data processing

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of combustion devices design process and hardware fabrication techniques
• Proven application of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to machining drawings
• Familiarity with ASME, API, AISC and ACI codes
• Experience operating test facilities
• Experience with hardware development and test systems

Skills

• Technical excellence
• Leadership skills
• Commitment to quality

Benefits

• 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%
• 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

Pay

For WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Schedule

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Culture Statement

Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

• Blue’s 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
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• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.