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Full-Time

Senior Crew Systems Engineer

Orbital Reef

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$134.8k - $205.3kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 5 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Merritt Island, FL, USA | Reston, VA, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Huntsville, AL, USA

Salary ranges provided for CA, CO, and WA applicants.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Research & Development
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or environmental engineering or related engineering field.
  • 7+ years of technical experience in the design and analysis of space systems, preferably spacecraft or in-space stages, and 2+ years leading a team and/or project
  • Experience across the product life cycle (pre-conceptual design through field support)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop trades and metrics-driven data for quick decision-making and streamlined execution.
  • Experience with research and development of one or more technologies relevant to crew systems for extreme environments.
  • Familiarity and experience with hands-on prototyping and design, experiment design, test methods, and general laboratory skills
  • Experience managing and working collaboratively in small teams on fast-paced projects
  • History of developing solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • independently develop and align architectures, concepts of operations, hardware trades for the Space Destinations Crew Systems hardware on Orbital Reef.
  • individually perform hardware design throughout the life cycle, from requirements to design, acceptance and operations.
  • interface with affected systems and stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the hardware development and provide technical leadership to develop solutions and execute development, testing, and analysis to support technology maturation, trade studies, and down-selects.
  • set technical direction and provide solutions to complex technical problems and issues.
  • Serve as the prime technical contact with the CAD team to deliver a physical depiction of the Crew Systems hardware within the vehicle.
  • evaluate hardware suppliers for technical, cost, and schedule adherence to the requirements and partner with the procurement team to drive execution and develop strong supplier relationships.

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability