Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Senior Pump Development Engineer – Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Senior Pump Development Engineer will be responsible for leading the design of cryogenic pumps for the Lunar Lander as part of NASA’s Artemis mission, ensuring safe human spaceflight.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design of a clean sheet LH2 and LOX pumps
Work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program
Develop the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area
7+ years of experience in complete cryogenic pump design
Professional experience designing components such as piston rings, check valves, drive linkages, and pump bodies in cryogenic fluids such as LOX, LH2, or LNG
Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)
Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly collaborate with external parties including government and commercial entities
Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel
Preferred
M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area
Experience in all phases of integrating pumps in space vehicle applications
Experience working with LOX and LH2
Experience in engineering analysis/support for disposition of Non-Conformance (NC)
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
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