Propulsion Design Engineer

Location: Kent, Washington

As part of a small team the Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for Propulsion hardware that meets the requirements of Blue Origin's launch vehicle programs.

Responsibilities:

Provide consultation and development of manufacturing processes for rocket engine development, including: welding, brazing, heat treat, plating, casting, forging, coating, machining and forming, and cleaning.
Review designs with consideration for manufacturing producibility, testability, and recurring cost and provide recommendations for improvement (process approach, materials, etc.)
Develop tooling concepts and designs and manage the build of tooling
Create work instructions and other documentation to support manufacturing
Support/develop cost estimates, assembly labor estimates, and make/buy decisions
Provide support and troubleshooting during hardware integration

Parts fabrication, Engine assembly
Disassembly and Inspection of test hardware

Parts tracking and process control on critical parts, as needed
Supplier assessment, process development, trouble shooting, First Article Inspection
Coordinate with other ME's on vehicle build and flow activities

Qualifications:

Required

Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and testing of launch vehicle or spacecraft propulsion systems.
BS degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in Aerospace or related fields.
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Desired

Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including Hydrogen Peroxide, kerosene (RP), and cryogenics.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as welding, machining, plating, forming, and cleaning.
Knowledge in the use of 3-D CAD tools (ProEngineer is preferred). and GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.

Contact

Recruiting Coordinator
Blue Origin LLC
21218 76th Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-2442
jobs@blueorigin.com