Full-Time

Systems Engineer III

Risk Management, Rocket Engines

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

10,001+ employees

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Aerospace
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$120.1k - $168.1kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Huntsville, AL, USA

Category
Propulsion
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field
  • Minimum of 5 years of system development/integration experience, preferably in aerospace or complicated technical systems, including some aspect of new product development
  • Familiarity with structured risk management plans and risk monitoring
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including external customers
  • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Must be a US citizen or national, US permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the US as a refugee or granted asylum
Responsibilities
  • Lead risk and opportunity management for one or more rocket engine programs
  • Identify relationships between risks to ensure effective risk mitigation
  • Coach teams in characterizing program risks and developing mitigation plans
  • Support the development and documentation of mitigation plans
  • Monitor progress of mitigation plans throughout the program lifecycle
  • Lead risk review boards at integrated product team and program levels
  • Facilitate discussions and seek to understand the purpose behind identified risks
  • Collaborate with risk managers and key stakeholders to improve processes, tools, and training
  • Improve metrics and reporting systems to provide valuable insights into risk posture
  • Contribute to the development and sustainment of a strong risk management culture

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 several minutes of weightlessness and 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

Grant

Total Funding

$112.9M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Nimbus enhances sustainable power solutions for space applications.
  • New Glenn rocket launch opens new commercial opportunities and partnerships.
  • Collaboration with AST SpaceMobile positions Blue Origin in the satellite internet market.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX's Starship could impact Blue Origin's market share.
  • Delays in New Glenn program may affect launch commitments and customer expectations.
  • Reliance on affluent individuals for space tourism may limit market growth.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin focuses on reusable rockets, reducing space travel costs significantly.
  • The company offers unique suborbital space tourism experiences with its New Shepard rocket.
  • Blue Origin develops advanced rocket engines, enhancing control and efficiency in space travel.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability