Engines Tool Development Engineer II – Fluids / Thermodynamics

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 developers, you will create software used by our design, analysis, and test teams.  You will work closely with engineering teams to gather requirements and build software that meets or exceeds those requirements.  This will require finding innovative solutions to challenging physics problems prevalent in the demanding environments of rocket engines. This role will have a strong focus on tools used for modeling the performance of liquid rocket engine components.  You will share in all Blue Engines product successes by generating tools used by all programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing, upgrading, and reviewing software used by design, analysis, and test teams.

• Gathering project requirements from engineering teams.

• Planning roadmaps for development projects and communicating progress to stakeholders.

• Documenting and validating all delivered code and providing training on correct usage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.

• 2+ years of experience developing software for performing analysis.

• 1+ years of experience building or modifying solvers for fluid dynamics and/or heat transfer.

• Strong understanding of finite volume and/or finite element analysis and numerical methods.

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent understanding of Python or MATLAB.

• Capable of working both independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• 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

• M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

• History of working with CI/CD processes.

• Skilled with version control software, preferably Git.

• Proficiency with at least one compiled language used for scientific computing, such as Fortran, C, or C++.

• Demonstrated experience managing software development projects.

• Experience modeling the performance of engine components, such as pumps, turbines, injectors, combustors, and valves.

• Experience writing complex software to solve difficult physics problems.

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

• Experience with collaboration tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.4

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $115,290.00-$161,406.00;WA applicants is $115,290.00-$161,406.00

Other site ranges may differ

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

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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