Turbomachinery Engineer Verified today
About the role
This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will be responsible for design, analysis, and test input on both compressors and expanders, and will work with manufacturing team members to address assembly, fabrication, and part non-conformance issues.
Key responsibilities
- Lead hands-on design, development, production, assembly, and testing of turbomachinery components
- Apply mechanical design fundamentals to create and improve engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and design manuals
- Own turbomachinery component hardware across the entire product lifecycle, from research to flight
- Provide engineering dispositions for non-conforming hardware identified during manufacturing and assembly
- Perform root cause analysis to develop corrective actions supporting continuous improvement, including test failure investigation and cost reduction
- Perform turbomachinery design analyses such as thermal, structural, and rotordynamics while collaborating with aerodynamic designers
- Guide and mentor design and manufacturing teammates in a highly collaborative environment
Minimum qualifications
- B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 8+ years proven track record in design, development, testing, production, manufacturing, and/or assembly of turbomachinery components
- Solid understanding of first principles of rotating machinery component mechanical design, including turbines, impellers, housings, seals and bearings
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards and GD&T associated with complex rotating assemblies
- Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments
- Working knowledge of hardware fabrication and assembly processes
- Strong understanding of turbomachinery thermodynamic and aerodynamic design concepts
- Proficiency in data analysis and post-processing to assess component health
- Ability to effectively lead anomaly investigations and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
- High attention to detail and strong organizational and coordination skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- MS or PhD degree in engineering
- Experience with quality management systems supporting aerospace and propulsion-related hardware
- Experience transitioning products from development to production
- Experience with continuous improvement and Kaizen
- Experience with turbomachinery production, qualification testing and flight operations
- Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
- Ability to effectively lead multi-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with cryogenic fluids
- Expertise in rotordynamics and gas bearing design
- Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
Location and travel
2 Locations. Relocation provided. Travel expected up to 15% of the time.
Compensation
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $145,188.00 to $203,263.20. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week)
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Eligibility for bonuses based on role type and job level, at company discretion
Employment requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.
Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions.