Early Career Propulsion Engineer – Launch Vehicle Engine MRO (R40363)

Job Expired

West Texas, TX, United States

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Early Career - MRO Engineer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of liquid rocket engines at our West Texas facility. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the New Shepard Engines Flight Support Engineering team and contributing to the future of space exploration.

Responsibilities:

Assist with pre- and post-flight engine maintenance, inspection, and repair
Work under the guidance of manufacturing specialist and engineers to understand and interpret design engineering requirements
Support daily requests for inspections and contribute to process development and reporting
Assist with the assembly, installation, and removal of liquid rocket engines
Collaborate with the engineering team to achieve outlined flight objectives
Contribute to maintaining hardware documentation pedigree for human capable flight
Participate in flight engine schedule estimations and execution Identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Relevant internships or educational coursework in aerospace
1+ year of experience with CAD through relevant internships or educational coursework
Ability to understand and interpret engineering standards and technical requirements
Strong attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership of tasks
Passion for hands-on work and a desire to learn and grow within the aerospace industry
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated competence in adhering to safety protocols, procedures, and regulations within the aerospace industry, ensuring a secure work environment for oneself and coworkers while carrying out tasks related to aerospace production
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:

Prior exposure to maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations
Hands-on work with cryogenic systems
Experience with high pressure gas flows, liquid rockets or jet engines
Interest in advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

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. 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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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 work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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