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Fluid Systems Production Engineer III: Upper Stage

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Florida, USA

Category
Propulsion
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems
  • Demonstrated experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design or test or manufacturing
  • Demonstrated practical understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
  • Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels, flex elements and fittings
  • Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
  • Working knowledge of materials and treatments
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Disposition non-conforming hardware throughout all phases of flight production
  • Develop and implement design improvements to increase production rate
  • Drive design for manufacturability. Update assembly and test procedures for flight hardware identified through root cause analysis, manufacturing, testing, flight, and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Design, route, optimize, and solve complex fluid subsystems (i.e., pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization, cryogenic systems)
  • Work with fluid components (i.e., solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation)
  • Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)
  • Deliver completed designs using best draft practicing per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well detailed analysis reports
  • Evening and weekend production support required

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 a few 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

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability