Lunar Fluids Engineer II
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
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.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are looking for a pump fluids engineer for our Lunar Lander in support of NASA’s Artemis mission. This role will support the development of pumps for various water, coolant, and propellant systems. The successful candidate will havebeen involved in thedesign, manufacturing, andtesting ofelectrically driven pumps for flight vehicles where cost and mass are critical factors.
Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Engage in the entire design cycle ofpumpsincluding conceptual design, thermo-fluid modeling, structural layout and analysis, integration, test and mission support
Collaborate with many internal stakeholders to define requirements, dependencies, and schedule needs associated with deliveringpumps
Lead team-based identification, decomposition, and estimation of work scope for full lifecyclepumphardware development
Manage project schedule, resources, and cost – present status of effort, including risks, variances and recovery plans to program management
Work to continuously improve the team processes and manage team assignments to move quickly while meeting human space flight standards
Perform procurement, integration support, and discrepancy resolution
Oversee component and subsystem level testing including test planning, test execution, data reduction, and analysis
Create and modify drawings, specifications, and other documentation
Support procurement activities to support vehicle build schedules
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
3+ years of industry experience in detail design / development of aerospace or equivalent-type fluid systems and project management
Strong knowledge ofpumps
Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative topumpsand machined components
Working knowledge of materials and treatments
Experience leading at least 1 multi-person development project, managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, cost, and communications
Experience and ability to work independently on rapid development programs
Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E) and PLM (Windchill)
Knowledge in the use of FEA analysis tools (ANSYS preferred)
Experience with high pressure and cryogenic systems
Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Don’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.
Desired
- Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E) and PLM (Windchill)
- Knowledge in the use of FEA analysis tools (ANSYS preferred)
- Experience with high pressure and cryogenic systems
- Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Compensation Range for
CA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
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.
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