Careers at Blue Origin

Propulsion Valve Engineer

Location: Kent, Washington

As part of a small team, the Propulsion Valve Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of propulsion hardware that meets the requirements of Blue Origin's launch vehicle programs.

Responsibilities:

• Design, analysis, fabrication, testing and mission support of valves for launch vehicle systems
• Development of 3-D models, assembly and detail drawings, and interface control documents
• Specification and procurement of valves and valve components
• Management of subcontractors as needed
• Assisting with schedule and cost estimation
• Identifying opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Qualifications:

Required

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5 or more years of working experience in the specification, design, analysis, fabrication, procurement, and testing of valves and valve components
• Proficient in CAD modeling with knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Experience with structural FEA and CFD analysis tools
• The ability to work in a team and provide technical guidance and insight
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or otherwise able to review all export-controlled technical information

Desired

• Working knowledge of a variety of fluids including GN2, GHe, hydraulics, cryogenics and earth storable propellants
• Experience with ProEngineer Wildfire 4 or greater
• Experience with commonly used analysis tools, including CFD++, Nastran, Ansys, and Matlab/Simulink