Turbomachinery Engineer

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of engineers and technicians, you will be responsible for design, analysis, and test input on both compressors and expanders. You’ll also work with manufacturing team members to address assembly, fabrication, and part non-conformance issues. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the hands-on design, development, production, assembly, and testing of turbomachinery components.
• Apply mechanical design fundamentals to create and improve engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and design manuals to address product and process requests.
• Own turbomachinery component hardware across the entire product lifecycle, from research to flight.
• Provide engineering dispositions for non-conforming hardware identified during the manufacturing and assembly process.
• Perform root cause analysis to develop corrective actions that support continuous improvement initiatives, including development test failure investigation, product and process optimization, rework minimization, cost reduction, and scrap reduction.
• Perform turbomachinery design analyses such as thermal, structural, and rotordynamics while collaborating with the aerodynamic designers.Utilize test data to evaluate and improve designs.
• Guide and mentor design and manufacturing teammates in a highly collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8+ years proven track record in design, development, testing, production, manufacturing, and/or assembly of turbomachinery components.
• Solid understanding of first principles of rotating machinery component mechanical design, including turbines, impellers, housings, seals and bearings.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards and GD&T associated with complex rotating assemblies.
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials & treatments.
• Working knowledge of hardware fabrication & assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of turbomachinery thermodynamic and aerodynamic design concepts.
• Proficiency in data analysis and post-processing to assess component health.
• Ability to effectively lead anomaly investigations and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in engineering.
• Experience with quality management systems supporting aerospace and propulsion-related hardware.
• Experience transitioning products from development to production.
• Experience with continuous improvement and Kaizen.
• Experience with turbomachinery production, qualification testing and flight operations.
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices.
• Ability to effectively lead multi-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cryogenic fluids.
• Expertise in rotordynamics and gas bearing design.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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.

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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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Benefits

• Benefits include:  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%, and an 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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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