Engines Project Engineer I, Turbomachinery

Engines Project Engineer I, Turbomachinery

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will work at the intersection of program management, engineering, integrated supply chain, quality, and test operations, supporting team effectiveness and coordination. Assignments can range from supporting procurement activities to component development and testing coordination. In early project phases, with the oversight of your Integrated Project Team Lead (IPTL), you may support the definition of project schedule to achieve overall program goals and component requirements. In later phases, you will help coordinate internal and external stakeholders, oversee changes, and help track the resolution to unexpected problems in support of engine or subsystem builds for integration into test facilities and launch vehicles, and test activities.

As a Project Engineer within the Engines Design Office, you will support a passionate team of contributors and experts serving the engine Turbomachinery Integrated Product Team (IPT). In this role, you will support and track the execution of engine turbopump and ancillary hardware within an engine program. Potential hardware could include top level pump assemblies and sub-assembly components. With guidance from your IPTL, you will contribute to tracking design, manufacturing and test of turbomachinery components and assemblies and will help define and refine best practices to increase the efficiency of our project execution and manufacturing approaches and processes. In addition, you may interface with vendors or small teams to set requirements and track supplier developments for procuring hardware/tooling and assemblies, including coordinating with vendors and Blue through technical topics. As a Project Engineer, you must enjoy solving communication and organizational problems, earning trust, and improving the overall performance of all teams involved. We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual who can work with some direction and coordinate teams in the execution of engineering integration activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and track project schedule to deliver turbomachinery hardware and sub-assemblies in support of development, qualification and flight hardware and test.
• Create and manage line of balance for hardware and key equipment to support upcoming builds and tests.
• Track actions relative to the assessment of programmatic impact given engineering change requests.
• Track risk mitigations with the help of the IPTL.
• Oversee/track recovery strategies when non-conformances, issues, or other escapes are identified.
• Coordinate with procurement, internal and external stakeholders to ensure that hardware/tooling priorities are understood and are actively managed to support need dates.
• Inform IPTL of any schedule-critical hardware, equipment, people, and facilities.
• Track and report out on key project metrics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• B.S. Degree in Engineering.
• 0+ years of experience in Pump or Turbine component fabrication, precision assembly, and testing using a variety of methods, techniques, and materials.
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
• Strong knack for troubleshooting and quick thinking to keep the project moving forward.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and contribute positively to the team's performance and overall results.
• General understanding of configuration management principles and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to or experience with Turbomachinery and/or Boost Pump design, test, and manufacturing.
• Experience leading a small technical team.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or other GANTT-style project management tools.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).

Selected candidate must be able to travel domestically up to 25% of the year.

Compensation Range for WA applicants: $81,090.00-$113,526.00

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

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. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce.

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