Blue Origin

Engineer - AM Applications II

Blue Origin$99K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or resident
  • 2+ years in aerospace or similar industries
  • Exposure to laser powder bed fusion printing or similar

Responsibilities

  • Own the development of Additively Manufactured components from concept to production using LPB printing.
  • Define and deliver production print models using advanced software tools.
  • Demonstrate workflows and software to enhance additive designs.
  • Participate in manufacturing process definition and improvement teams.
  • Develop clear work instructions from print to delivery.
  • Manage cost, quality, and schedule throughout manufacturing.
  • Perform root cause analyses for non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Stock Options for regular employees
  • Up to four weeks paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of specialists, you will be responsible for translating engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into additively manufactured metallic flight hardware. This involves educating engineers/designers on design for additive manufacturing, creation of the print model, owning the manufacturing process, tracking work orders, addressing manufacturing issues, and continuing to work improvements. You will work closely with operators, quality technicians and engineering counterparts to support the processing of complex rocket engine and rocket components (i.e. thrust chambers, injectors, turbo pumps, etc). As an integral member of the team, you will use data to drive process improvements, relay design improvements to engineering, and in general serve as a direct feedback loop between design and fabrication.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the development of Additively Manufactured (AM) components from concept to production using Laser Powder Bed (LPB) printing.

  • Work to define and deliver production print models using state of the art software tools, configuration controlled process, and design for AM.

  • Demonstrate machine specific workflows and software packages to improve additive designs.

  • Participate in company process definition, documentation, and improvement teams for manufacturing processes, business processes, production planning, lessons learned, and other standards/processes as needed.

  • Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the full process from print to delivery.

  • Closely manage cost, quality, build sequence, and schedule of hardware throughout the entire manufacturing process.

  • Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions.

  • Ability to support operations onsite in Kent, Washington and during off hours (if required) via phone or online tools

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

  • 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.

  • 2+ years in aerospace or similar industries

  • Exposure to and understanding of laser powder bed fusion printing or similar

Must be physically able to:

  • Support production floor activities onsite to keep parts flowing.

  • Ability to support onsite in in Kent

  • Support off hours for production if required

Desired:

  • Advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

  • Aerospace and rocket engine development experiences.

  • Strong solid understanding of engineering concepts and design for manufacturing.

  • Hands-on experience with CAD design (Creo), support design (Magics), and simulation packages (MSC, ANSYS).

  • Proven experience developing and printing LPB hardware.

  • Experience with generating work instructions to build complex assemblies

  • Experience creating, developing, and maturing processes to production readiness level

  • 2+ years of experience working in metallic additive manufacturing and design.

  • Solid understanding of design for additive manufacturing and support strategies.


Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other site ranges may differ


Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.


Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Founded
2000

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