Propulsion Development Engineer

Job Description

As part of a small team The Propulsion Development Engineer will be responsible for the development of a rocket propulsion system meeting the requirements of Blue Origin's launch vehicle programs.

Responsibilities:

Design, analysis, fabrication, testing, and mission support of launch vehicle fluid systems
Design, analysis, testing, and integration of fluid components and thrusters
Specification and procurement of fluid components
Management of subcontractors
Assisting with schedule and cost estimation
Identifying opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Qualifications:

Required

This position requires at least a BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 7 or more years of experience in the specifying, designing, development, procurement, and testing of aerospace fluid systems. Working knowledge of thrusters, regulators, check valves, electric, pneumatic and hydraulic valves, actuators and other fluid system components is necessary. Applicants should be able to demonstrate technical expertise in development and fluids analysis and have detailed knowledge of a variety of fluid components and systems. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Desired

Familiarity with CAD/CAE applications and other modeling tools.

Contact

Recruiting Coordinator
Blue Origin LLC
21218 76th Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-2442
jobs@blueorigin.com