SLD Pump Development Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Application close date:

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

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 dedication 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 looking for an experienced responsible or project pump engineer for our Lunar Lander for NASA's Artemis mission to lead the design and development of clean sheet pumps for various, water, coolant and propellant systems. The successful candidate will have designed, manufactured, and tested multiple electrically 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!

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Qualifications:

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area

5+ years of experience in complete pump design

Professional experience designing components such shafts, motors, bearings, and pump rotors in various fluids such as water, LOX, LH2, or LNG

Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)

Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly collaborate with external parties including government and commercial entities

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

Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel

Desired:

M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area

7+ years of experience in complete pump design

Experience in all phases of integrating pumps in space vehicle applications

Experience working with high speed submerged motors

Experience in engineering analysis/support for disposition of Non-Conformance (NC)

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20;CO applicants is $107,707.00-$150,789.45;WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

Other site ranges may differ

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