Propulsion Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Own valve component and assembly designs from concept development through qualification, ensuring designs meet rigorous safety, reliability, and performance standards.
• Apply strong fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis to drive sound design decisions.
• Examine non-conforming hardware and develop effective technical resolutions in a timely manner.
• Oversee component testing, both standalone and within engine hot fire test environments, ensuring compliance with design requirements and goals.
• Utilize CAD tools and GD&T practices to develop precise, manufacturable hardware designs.
• Coordinate development activities across program leaders, systems engineers, suppliers, and test groups.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for assigned valve and mechanism development efforts.
• Lead stakeholder communication by preparing and presenting design status updates, technical reviews, and project health reports to program leadership.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to manage component procurement, track deliverables, and resolve issues.
• Support design-to-production transitions, partnering with manufacturing and quality teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers through development approaches, design techniques, and problem-solving methods.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-first team culture consistent with Blue Origin's core values.

• Passion for Blue Origin's mission :
  Millions of people living and working in space.
• B.S. degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Physics preferred).
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience with valves, fluid control systems, and/or mechanisms, including rocket or jet engine experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple teams or stakeholders in a technical program or project setting.
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
• Strong knowledge of hardware design processes and fabrication techniques related to valves.
• Experience examining and resolving non-conforming hardware.
• Proficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and coordination skills — essential for effective project management.
• 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.