Careers at Blue Origin

Propulsion Development Engineer

Location: Kent, Washington

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

• BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 7 or more years experience in specifying, designing, developing, procuring, and testing of aerospace fluid systems
• Working knowledge of thrusters; regulators; check valves; electric, pneumatic and hydraulic valves, actuators and other fluid system components
• Demonstrated technical expertise in development and fluids analysis and detailed knowledge of a variety of fluid components and systems
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or otherwise able to review all export-controlled technical information

Desired

• Familiarity with CAD/CAE applications and other modeling tools