Lunar Turbomachinery Design Engineer II-III full_time

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin’s mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking for an experienced turbomachinery design engineer for our Lunar Lander for NASA’s Artemis mission. You’ll be responsible for creating CAD models, generating drawings, and performing analysis for cryogenic pump components into the Lunar Lander’s fluid system. A successful candidate will have a strong fundamental understanding of turbomachinery critical design features and experience designing turbomachinery hardware from scratch. Additionally, this candidate should have a strong understanding of turbomachinery manufacturing and quality processes to guide GD&T decisions. 
Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. 

Responsibilities: 

• Create and modify CAD models of lunar vehicle cryogenic pumps in CREO 
• Create Interface Control Models and Interface Control Drawings 
• Deliver geometry to analysis teams in support to feed Finite Element Models
• Release engineering drawings in Windchill  
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards.  
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews. 

Qualifications: 

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area
• 5+ years of experience in turbomachinery design
• Strong mechanical design skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill. 
• Professional experience performing turbomachinery layout during clean sheet or preliminary design phases
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze turbomachinery components (ANSYS preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) in turbomachinery applications
• 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.  

Desired: 

• Experience releasing drawings in aerospace
• Experience with clean sheet turbomachinery designs
• Proven understanding of materials properties and treatments

Compensation range for on-site CO applicants is $102,383-$143,335

Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $111,690-$156,366

Compensation range for on-site CA applicants is $111,690-$156,366

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

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Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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