Blue Origin
SLD Lead Fluids and Propulsion Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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 Permanence 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. Our MK2 Crew Lander mission will demonstrate the lander’s core capabilities – including the privately funded BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and integrated power and propulsion architecture – as a precursor to certifying the vehicle for use by NASA as part of the Artemis lunar exploration program. The team building this vehicle is rethinking how space systems are designed, with a high-performance architecture, efficient reusability, and rapid design iteration. Join our team and pave the road to a permanent lunar presence!
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will work to design, analyze, build, test, integrate, deliver, and operate fluids and propulsion subsystems on Lunar landers.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, communication skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
End-to-End ownership of the Fluids and Propulsion design and verification requirements
Integrate between fluids propulsion subsystem and overall system level vehicle design, analysis, software, operations
Understand and manage key Technical Performance Metrics for the system
Support the development and execution of component and subsystem tests
Coordination of plans for verification and validation
Spearhead the organization and preparation efforts for gate reviews
Ensure timely updates and communication of system level architecture diagrams and schematics
Creatively guide the team to balance the objectives of high velocity development program while meeting the intent of standard system engineering processes
Tackle the diverse range fluids propulsion design engineer tasks like leading trade studies, component design/integration, 1st order analysis, test support and supplier interface as the opportunity arise
Mentor and educate junior Blue Origin employees on systems engineering processes and methods
Lead a team of 5-10 Systems Engineers
Work inter-dependently with other project members to drive progress at the program level
Qualifications:
Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
8+ years of experience in fluids design, space propulsion, cryogenic systems, systems engineering or other relevant experience
Experience working on rapid development teams
Proven understanding and passion for Systems Engineering principles and practices such as requirements definition, requirements traceability, functional decomposition, verification and validation, creating and managing interface control document (ICD), configuration management, and systems engineering management plan (SEMP)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with requirements development/management tools such as JAMA
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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.
Desired:
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
10+ years of experience in fluids design/space propulsion/cryogenic systems experience or a relevant experience
Experience with systems engineering modeling tools, such as Rhapsody or Cameo.
Experience with owning entry/exit criteria of NASA technical review
Experience with aerospace components
Experience with CAD (Creo), Windchill PLM
Experience with certification of human-rated space systems
Compensation Range:CO applicants is $134,838.38-$188,773.73; WA applicants is $146,644.50-$205,302.30. Other site ranges may differ.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity StatementDon’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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 RegulationsApplicants 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.
BenefitsBenefits 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. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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.
Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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 at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .
California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice
here .
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This role is part of the Lunar Permanence 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. Our MK2 Crew Lander mission will demonstrate the lander’s core capabilities – including the privately funded BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and integrated power and propulsion architecture – as a precursor to certifying the vehicle for use by NASA as part of the Artemis lunar exploration program. The team building this vehicle is rethinking how space systems are designed, with a high-performance architecture, efficient reusability, and rapid design iteration. Join our team and pave the road to a permanent lunar presence!
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will work to design, analyze, build, test, integrate, deliver, and operate fluids and propulsion subsystems on Lunar landers.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, communication skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
End-to-End ownership of the Fluids and Propulsion design and verification requirements
Integrate between fluids propulsion subsystem and overall system level vehicle design, analysis, software, operations
Understand and manage key Technical Performance Metrics for the system
Support the development and execution of component and subsystem tests
Coordination of plans for verification and validation
Spearhead the organization and preparation efforts for gate reviews
Ensure timely updates and communication of system level architecture diagrams and schematics
Creatively guide the team to balance the objectives of high velocity development program while meeting the intent of standard system engineering processes
Tackle the diverse range fluids propulsion design engineer tasks like leading trade studies, component design/integration, 1st order analysis, test support and supplier interface as the opportunity arise
Mentor and educate junior Blue Origin employees on systems engineering processes and methods
Lead a team of 5-10 Systems Engineers
Work inter-dependently with other project members to drive progress at the program level
Qualifications:
Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
8+ years of experience in fluids design, space propulsion, cryogenic systems, systems engineering or other relevant experience
Experience working on rapid development teams
Proven understanding and passion for Systems Engineering principles and practices such as requirements definition, requirements traceability, functional decomposition, verification and validation, creating and managing interface control document (ICD), configuration management, and systems engineering management plan (SEMP)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with requirements development/management tools such as JAMA
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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.
Desired:
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
10+ years of experience in fluids design/space propulsion/cryogenic systems experience or a relevant experience
Experience with systems engineering modeling tools, such as Rhapsody or Cameo.
Experience with owning entry/exit criteria of NASA technical review
Experience with aerospace components
Experience with CAD (Creo), Windchill PLM
Experience with certification of human-rated space systems
Compensation Range:CO applicants is $134,838.38-$188,773.73; WA applicants is $146,644.50-$205,302.30. Other site ranges may differ.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity StatementDon’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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 RegulationsApplicants 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.
BenefitsBenefits 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. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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.
Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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 at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .
California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice
here .
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