Turbomachinery Engineer

6w1 month ago

Blue Origin

US · Full-time · $145,188 – $203,263

About this role

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of engineers and technicians, you will be responsible for design, analysis, and test input on both compressors and expanders. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and requires dedicated commitment towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

You will lead hands-on design, development, production, assembly, and testing of turbomachinery components. Apply mechanical design fundamentals to improve engineering drawings and specifications, provide dispositions for non-conforming hardware, and perform root cause analysis. Collaborate with aerodynamic designers on thermal, structural, and rotordynamics analyses.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit developing Blue Moon landers. You will work within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion, guiding and mentoring teammates in a highly collaborative environment. Our mission is to build sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight. Your technical expertise and commitment to quality will positively impact safe human spaceflight. We envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
8+ years proven track record in design, development, testing, production, manufacturing, and/or assembly of turbomachinery components.
Solid understanding of first principles of rotating machinery component mechanical design, including turbines, impellers, housings, seals and bearings.
Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards and GD&T associated with complex rotating assemblies.
Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments.
Strong understanding of turbomachinery thermodynamic and aerodynamic design concepts.
Proficiency in data analysis and post-processing to assess component health.
Ability to effectively lead anomaly investigations and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the hands-on design, development, production, assembly, and testing of turbomachinery components.
Apply mechanical design fundamentals to improve engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and design manuals.
Own turbomachinery component hardware across the entire product lifecycle from research to flight.
Provide engineering dispositions for non-conforming hardware identified during manufacturing and assembly.
Perform root cause analysis to develop corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Perform turbomachinery design analyses such as thermal, structural, and rotordynamics in collaboration with aerodynamic designers.
Guide and mentor design and manufacturing teammates in a highly collaborative environment.