Full-Time

Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

Lunar Permanence

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Blue Origin

Blue Origin

10,001+ employees

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Aerospace
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$125.5k - $191.1kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 3 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Merritt Island, FL, USA | Denver, CO, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Propulsion
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area
  • 8+ years of experience in cryogenic turbomachinery design
  • Expertise in pump design aspects such as mechanical/thermal design, rotor dynamics, secondary flows, hydro design, or bearing selection
  • Strong project management skills & ability to mentor and technically lead a diverse team of engineers across multiple complex development programs
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly collaborate with external parties including government and commercial entities
  • 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
  • Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership to a team designing multiple pumps across a broad range of pressures and flow rates
  • Mentor and technically lead a team of early career and experienced engineers to drive pump ecosystem strategy, design, and delivery
  • Work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program
  • Play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience several minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$112.9M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in space tourism boosts demand for Blue Origin's suborbital flights.
  • New Glenn rocket positions Blue Origin in the competitive heavy-lift launch market.
  • Partnerships in fuel cell technology enhance sustainable space operations capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Delays in New Glenn launches due to weather may harm Blue Origin's reputation.
  • Reliance on affluent individuals for space tourism limits market growth potential.
  • Competition from SpaceX and Virgin Galactic pressures Blue Origin's pricing and offerings.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin focuses on reusable rockets, reducing space travel costs significantly.
  • The company offers unique suborbital space tourism experiences with its New Shepard rocket.
  • Blue Origin develops advanced rocket engines, enhancing control and efficiency in space travel.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability