Blue Origin · 6 hours ago
Turbomachinery Engineer IV
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Turbomachinery Engineer IV role involves leading the design, analysis, and testing of turbomachinery components, ensuring quality and safety for space exploration.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the 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 to address product and process requests
Own turbomachinery component hardware across the entire product lifecycle, from research to flight
Provide engineering dispositions for non-conforming hardware identified during the manufacturing and assembly process
Perform root cause analysis to develop corrective actions that support continuous improvement initiatives, including development test failure investigation, product and process optimization, rework minimization, cost reduction, and scrap reduction
Perform turbomachinery design analyses such as thermal, structural, and rotordynamics while collaborating with the aerodynamic designers. Utilize test data to evaluate and improve designs
Guide and mentor design and manufacturing teammates in a highly collaborative environment
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a 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 & treatments
Working knowledge of hardware fabrication & 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
Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
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)
Benefits
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%
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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