Propulsion Engineer Iii

Blue Origin

Greater Seattle Area, US
Base: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20; bonus/equity: not...
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Composite overwrap pressure vessel (copv) propellant tank components
Composite structure development and production processes
Flight and ground support equipment (gse) design reviews
** Blue Origin is seeking a Propulsion Engineer III to join their In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on developing propulsion components for spacecraft. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with composite overwrap pressure vessels (COPVs) and a strong background in aerospace engineering. **

Job Summary

  • Serve as the responsible engineer for composite overwrap pressure vessel (COPV) propellant tank components used on BNS spacecraft.
  • Lead flight and ground support equipment (GSE) design reviews and coordinate inputs from propulsion, structures, materials & process, test, and manufacturing engineering team members.
  • Partner with a technical project manager to lead engineering team meetings to ensure team maintains project schedule.

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** Blue Origin is seeking a Propulsion Engineer III to join their In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on developing propulsion components for spacecraft. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with composite overwrap pressure vessels (COPVs) and a strong background in aerospace engineering. **

Salary

Base: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Composite overwrap pressure vessel (COPV) propellant tank components
  • Composite structure development and production processes
  • Flight and ground support equipment (GSE) design reviews
  • Propulsion component specifications and performance analyses
  • Assembly and test procedures for component fabrication

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative problem-solving culture
  • Dedication to safe and repeatable space flight
  • Driving next-generation propulsion components

Key Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum of 7 years work experience
  • Prior experience working with COPV’s and associated composite systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a coordinated product team
  • Prior experience supporting structural composite process development and production
  • Experience with the selection and management of propulsion component & test suppliers
  • Able & willing to travel up to 25% time

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen or national, US permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

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