Turbomachinery Engineer Verified today

About this role

This position is part of Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. You will join a small team of engineers and technicians responsible for design, analysis, and test input on compressors and expanders. You will work with manufacturing team members to address assembly, fabrication, and part non-conformance issues.

What you will do

• Lead hands-on design, development, production, assembly, and testing of turbomachinery components
• 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 during manufacturing and assembly
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for test failures, process optimization, and cost reduction
• Perform turbomachinery design analyses including thermal, structural, and rotordynamics; collaborate with aerodynamic designers and utilize test data to improve designs
• Guide and mentor design and manufacturing teammates in a 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 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 lead anomaly investigations and collaborate with multi-disciplinary 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 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)

Compensation and benefits

Compensation range for Washington applicants: $145,188.00 to $203,263.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program, stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week), and up to four weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What to know

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time
• Applicants must be U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as refugee or granted asylum
• Background check required for all positions; additional checks may apply depending on role requirements