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! 

We are a team with wide-ranging skillsets that value safety, problem-solving and diversity. These positions will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe space flight. Join us in enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. 

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD is Blue Origin’s advanced development arm dedicated to developing mission architectures, creating, and feeding new technologies into our existing offerings, building our next generation of leaders, and commercializing new platforms that fuel Blue Origin’s growth and further its mission. Our work scope is broad and deep, forging the path toward our vision of millions of people living and working in space.  

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and technicians within the Space System Development (SSD) business unit, the Crew Systems Engineer (RE) will independently develop and align architectures, concepts of operations, hardware trades for the Space Destinations Crew Systems hardware on Orbital Reef.  The RE will individually perform hardware design throughout the life cycle, from requirements to design, acceptance and operations.  The RE will interface with affected systems and stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the hardware development and will provide technical leadership to develop solutions and execute development, testing, and analysis to support technology maturation, trade studies, and down-selects. The RE will 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. The Crew Systems RE will 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.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications (required):

• 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.

Desired:

• B.S. or M.S. in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience with spacecraft crew systems technologies and architectures.
• Ability to transition between analysis and design to build and test activities.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills, including the ability to utilize tools to manage schedule and technical requirements adherence and verification.
• Proficiency in Creo or other CAD design tools
• Experience with a scripting language or platform such as Matlab or Python
• Experience utilizing tools such as Confluence and JIRA
• Experience with proposal development, proposal review, and supplier management

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $146,644.50-$205,302.30;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 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 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 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.

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.

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 Opportunity

Blue 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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