Engineer - AM Applications II
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
About the role
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a 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 small, hardworking, and accomplished team of specialists, you will be responsible for translating engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into additively manufactured metallic flight hardware. You will work closely with operators, quality technicians, and engineering counterparts to support the processing of complex rocket engine and rocket components (e.g., thrust chambers, injectors, turbo pumps).
Responsibilities
- Own the development of Additively Manufactured (AM) components from concept to production using Laser Powder Bed (LPB) printing.
- Define and deliver production print models using state-of-the-art software tools, configuration-controlled processes, and design for AM.
- Demonstrate machine-specific workflows and software packages to improve additive designs.
- Participate in company process definition, documentation, and improvement teams for manufacturing processes, business processes, production planning, lessons learned, and other standards/processes as needed.
- Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the full process from print to delivery.
- Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.
- Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.
- Support operations onsite in Kent, Washington and during off-hours (if required) via phone or online tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- 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.
- 2+ years in aerospace or similar industries.
- Exposure to and understanding of laser powder bed fusion printing or similar.
- Physically able to support production floor activities onsite to keep parts flowing.
- Ability to support onsite in Kent, Washington.
- Ability to support off-hours for production if required.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Aerospace and rocket engine development experience.
- Strong understanding of engineering concepts and design for manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with CAD design (Creo), support design (Magics), and simulation packages (MSC, ANSYS).
- Proven experience developing and printing LPB hardware.
- Experience with generating work instructions to build complex assemblies.
- Experience creating, developing, and maturing processes to production readiness level.
- 2+ years of experience working in metallic additive manufacturing and design.
- Solid understanding of design for additive manufacturing and support strategies.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Pay
Base pay range for WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.
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.
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.