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

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly shape the history of space exploration and requires a dedication to safe, repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and advancing Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines. We are building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface in support of that mission.

As part of a team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will design next-generation valves for the Lunar program. You will own components through the full lifecycle - from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design, development, assembly, verification, and operation. This includes performing first-order analyses to verify designs, modeling valves, propulsion elements, sensors, piping, and other hardware in CAD, and sizing components and selecting materials to analyze flow and structural integrity under pressure, vibration, thermal, and mechanical loads. You will also work with suppliers and internal teams to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware.

Bring your technical expertise and commitment to quality to help enable safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in valve and or mechanical+fluids component design
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators and pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids)
• Experience designing parts in CREO
• Ability to apply GD&T to create manufacturable, high performing component drawings
• Experience using design analysis tools such as ANSYS and Thermal Desktop to evaluate the performance of your designs
• Ability to define and support testing of your design, conduct data analysis and iterate your design
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• 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.

Desired:

• Advanced Engineering degree
• Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis (ANSYS)
• Experience with CFD
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance

Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't 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 you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't 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.

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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.