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! 

Blue Origin is committed to a vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Enabling this future requires more affordable, reliable, and available access to orbit. Reusability is key to all three goals. New Glenn’s reusability is our first step, but in-space transportation reusability is the next step. Come join our team to help work on the hardest problems in rocketry.

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

Special Mentions

• Travel expected up to 25% of the time if not located in Florida

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

As part of a hardworking team of diverse spacecraft development engineers, you will lead development of an in-space transportation vehicle. Your responsibilities will include leading a cross-discipline team to deliver a demonstration product; evaluate technical results and make data driven decisions; coordinate with internal and external suppliers; preform mechanical/thermal/aerothermal analysis as needed.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design, build, and integration of the thermal protection system product and components

• Lead a cross-discipline team of engineers and technicians to design, build, and produce thermal protection system product; disciplines include thermal, mechanical/structural, aerodynamics, aerothermal, and material science

• Perform technical analysis in one of the above disciplines

• Decompose user requirements into functional, physical, system, etc. and define key performance parameters 

• Develop a technical plan to achieve program milestones

• Define the baseline configuration for a reusable space transportation system 

• Perform to cost and schedule and report on progress to Program Manager/Executive Leadership

• Collaborate with and manage suppliers to ensure on-time component delivery

• Apply extensive understanding on a wide application of technical principles, theories, concepts, and tools in the fields of space vehicles and reentry vehicles

• Work independently without appreciable direction to determine the objectives of assignments and develop approaches to solutions 

• Mentor and train other personnel 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• B.S. in Aerospace, Aerodynamics, Thermal, Aerothermal, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, Material Science, or related technical subject area 

• Experience with hardware development and delivery

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment 

• Understanding of the principles, concepts, and methods of systems engineering such as concept development, requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operations 

• Broad knowledge of space vehicles, reentry vehicles, propulsion systems, and spacecraft systems development 

• Previous experience(s) of rapidly maturing programs 

• Experience regularly providing imaginative and detailed technical solutions to complex problems 

• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical 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 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• M.S. in aerospace, thermal, mechanical/structural, aerodynamics, aerothermal, material science, composite design/analysis, or related technical subject area

• 10+ years’ experience in aerospace systems development

• 10+ years’ experience in the development of exoatmospheric and endoatmospheric flight vehicles 

• Hypersonic vehicle thermal protection systems analysis, development, and integration experience 

• Liquid rocket propulsion systems integration experience 

• Experience with software tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, Windchill and other model-based systems engineering tools

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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