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Freelance Pump Design Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Mechanical Design Engineer III

Denver, CO · On-site

$121.02K - $169.43K/yr

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA's Artemis program by leading the design ... Own the mechanical definition of cryogenic and space-rated pumps, including 3D models, detailed ...

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA's Artemis program by leading the design ... Own the mechanical definition of cryogenic and space-rated pumps, including 3D models, detailed ...

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Lone Tree, CO · On-site +1

$93.40K - $128.60K/yr

EGS is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers for long term (3-4 year) contract roles. These roles ... Comfortable performing calculations, including hydraulic modeling, pump sizing, thermodynamic ...

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site +1

$93.40K - $128.60K/yr

EGS is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers for long term (3-4 year) contract roles. These roles ... Comfortable performing calculations, including hydraulic modeling, pump sizing, thermodynamic ...

Mechanical Design Engineer II

Arvada, CO · On-site

$83.20K - $104K/yr

The Mechanical Designer will develop detailed 3D CAD models of skidded pumps and compressor packages. Creating detailed fabrication/assembly drawings along with performing engineering changes on ...

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site +1

$93.40K - $128.60K/yr

EGS is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers for long term (3-4 year) contract roles. These roles ... Comfortable performing calculations, including hydraulic modeling, pump sizing, thermodynamic ...

GFT is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team!This role follows a ... Designing wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and collection networks, including ...

... cabinet engineering for Power plant applications. This role will be responsible for the design ... as pumps, compressors, turbines, auxiliary skids, etc.), including architecture, internal ...

The Mechanical Designer will develop detailed 3D CAD models of skidded pumps and compressor packages. Creating detailed fabrication/assembly drawings along with performing engineering changes on ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Pump Design Engineer vs Mechanical Pump Engineer?

AspectFreelance Pump Design EngineerMechanical Pump Engineer
CredentialsRelevant engineering degrees, certifications often freelance or contract-basedTypically requires a degree in mechanical engineering, professional licenses
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteEmployed by companies, on-site or in-office
Industry UsageFreelance, consulting, specialized projectsManufacturing, design, and maintenance within companies

Freelance Pump Design Engineers work independently on specific projects, often remotely, while Mechanical Pump Engineers are usually employed full-time by companies. Both roles require similar technical credentials but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

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Mechanical Design Engineer III

Mechanical Design Engineer III

Blue Origin

Denver, CO • On-site

$121.02K - $169.43K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Blue Origin rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 89 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 59 rated aerospace companies


Job description

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 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.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support NASA's Artemis program by leading the design and development of lunar pump hardware used in water, coolant, and propellant systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing, manufacturing, and testing cryogenic andelectrically drivenpumps for space applications.In this role, you willownthe mechanical design of high-performance, cryogenicpumpsandworkwithourhydrodynamic, thermal, and structural experts to make sure thepumpsmeetcustomer needs.

This role is a good fit for someone who:

  • Brings strong technicaldesigndepth in pumpand/orrotating machinerymechanicaldesign

  • Is committed to rigorousdesign,engineering, and quality

  • Is adept inworking in a fast-paced environment

  • Is passionate about Blue Origin's mission to enable humanity's expansion into space

Responsibilities:

  • Design, analyze, build, and test turbomachinery components, with a primary focus on cryogenic pumps for lunar and rocket fluid systems.

  • Own the mechanical definition of cryogenic and space-rated pumps, including 3D models, detailed drawings, design updates, and resolution of design discrepancies.

  • Coordinate fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning of new or modified pump systems at Blue Origin sites, working closely with manufacturing and test teams.

  • Create and manage fabrication and installation drawings in ProE/Creo with Windchill, applying company and industry standards for design, drafting, and configuration control.

  • Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to ensure designs are producible, maintainable, and scalable from prototype through higher-rate builds.

  • Guide hardware through the full product life cycle-from requirements and preliminary design through detailed design, build, test, verification, integration, and flight.

  • Collaborate across disciplines and clearly communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a highly collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

  • 5+ years of experience designing pump components and assemblies or other high performance rotating machinery/turbomachinery.

  • Advanceproficiencyin CAD (Creo preferred) to create rotating machinery part models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5) and the practical application of tolerance analysis in mechanical design.

  • Proven ability to provide high-quality mechanical design engineeringsolutionsin a rapidly iterating research and development environment.

  • Hands-onexpertisein integration, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of rotating machinery-seeing designs through from concept to deployment.

  • Strong foundationin mechanical engineering-expert in materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials for mission-criticalaerospaceapplications.

  • Experience using PLM software (Windchill preferred) tofacilitateaerospace industry standard configuration control of engineering design.

Desired:

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

  • Cryogenicpumpdesignexperience

  • Experience interfacing directly with suppliers to solve manufacturing challenges innate tocutting edgedesign.


Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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.

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.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," 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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.


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About Blue Origin

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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000