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Cryogenic Pump Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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    Full-time
    Senior (5-8 years)
  • Los Angeles
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AI generated summary

  • You should have expertise in cryogenic systems, strong problem-solving skills, relevant engineering experience, and a passion for lunar exploration and sustainable technologies.
  • You will design, analyze, and test cryogenic pump systems for lunar applications, ensuring reliability and performance under extreme conditions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area
  • 7+ years of experience in cryogenic turbomachinery design and analysis
  • Expertise in pump design aspects such as mechanical/thermal design, rotor dynamics, secondary flows, hydro design, manufacturing, or bearing selection
  • Experience designing pumps for liquid hydrogen, oxygen, or methane
  • Strong project management skills & ability to mentor and technically lead a diverse team of engineers across a complex development program
  • 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
  • M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area
  • Hands on experience building and testing cryogenic pumps
  • Experience in all phases of integrating pumps in flight vehicle applications
  • Experience in engineering analysis/support for disposition of Non-Conformance (NC) related to fluid components, machined parts, weldments, and electro-mechanical assemblies

Responsibilities

  • - Lead drive development for pumps and valves for our Lunar Lander for NASA’s Artemis mission
  • - Work will include the complete life cycle from requirements definition, analysis, design, development, assembly, verification, and operation on the moon
  • - Provide technical leadership to a team of interdisciplinary engineers designing a pump
  • - Mentor and technically lead a team of early career and experienced engineers to drive pump ecosystem strategy, design, and delivery
  • - Work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program
  • - 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

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Cryogenic Pump Engineer position at Blue Origin?

The primary focus of the Cryogenic Pump Engineer position is to lead the development of advanced liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen pumps for Blue Origin’s Lunar Lander, specifically aimed at supporting NASA’s Artemis mission and establishing sustainable infrastructure for lunar operations.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The role requires a B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical subject area, along with 7+ years of experience in cryogenic turbomachinery design and analysis. Additional qualifications include expertise in pump design aspects and experience with liquid hydrogen, oxygen, or methane pumps.

Is prior experience in space applications necessary for this position?

Yes, the ideal candidate should have experience developing cryogenic pumps specifically for space applications, as well as the ability to lead a team of engineers in a complex development program.

What kind of skills are emphasized for the Cryogenic Pump Engineer position?

Strong project management skills, the ability to mentor a diverse team, excellent communication skills for collaboration with external parties, and a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion are emphasized for this role.

Are there any specific citizenship requirements for applicants?

Yes, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

What are the compensation ranges for this position?

The compensation range varies by location, with the following ranges: $111,690-$156,366 for on-site WA and CA applicants, and $102,383-$143,335 for on-site CO applicants.

What is the desired educational background for this position?

While a B.S. is required, a master's degree (M.S.) in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical subject area is preferred.

What benefits are offered to employees in this position?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) with company match, an Education Support Program, paid time off, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses.

What is the work environment like for this role?

The role requires a willingness to work on-site, with occasional travel, and is part of a collaborative environment committed to safety and the advancement of space exploration.

How does Blue Origin support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Blue Origin is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce and promotes equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment conditions while fostering a culture that appreciates diversity and teamwork.

For the Benefit of Earth

Transportation
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Employees
2000
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Mission & Purpose

Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes that humanity will need to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue is working on this today by developing partially and fully reusable launch vehicles that are safe, low cost and serve the needs of all civil, commercial and defense customers.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance

    Blue Origin offers Premera Blue Cross and access to a large network of doctors.

  • Dental Insurance

    Employees are provided with dental plan options that cover preventative care, orthodontics, and more with the largest network in the country.

  • 401(k)

    Blue Origin offers a match of 100% on the first 1-5% of compensation employees contribute each pay period.

  • Paid Time Off

    Blue Origin recognizes most federal holidays, and employees can accrue up to four weeks of PTO per year.

  • Relocation

    Blue Origin provides a relocation team to assist with logistics, locating a new home, and travel costs for specific roles.

  • Education Support Program

    The Education Support Program (ESP) financially supports employees as they pursue their higher education goals.