MK1 Senior Fluids Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

his 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 cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.   

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. To this end, our first MK1 Lunar Lander christened “Endurance” will be the largest and most complex vehicle ever to land on the moon. Our second MK1 will continue humanity’s exploration of the Lunar south pole by delivering NASA’s VIPER rover.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers you will apply your systems engineering, fluids, and propulsion expertise within the MK1 Fluids Systems Engineering team.  You will use natural leadership and organizational skills and share a commitment to quality to positively impact the bold missions at Blue Origin. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with no oversight as part of the Fluids and Propulsion Integrated Product Team (IPT) 
• Lead subsystem trade studies from early concept through approval and implementation
• Tackle the range of Fluids Systems Engineer tasks like leading trade studies, component design/integration, 1st order analysis, and test support
• Ensure timely updates and communication of subsystem level architecture diagrams, schematics
• Understand and apply systems engineering fundamentals across the development cycle of systems including concept development, requirements, design, analysis, validation, integrations, safety, configuration management, verification, and test
• Integrate between fluids and propulsion subsystem and overall system level vehicle design, analysis, software, and operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a similar technical field
• 8+ years of proven experience in fluids, propulsion, or aerospace systems
• Experience with fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pumps, pressure vessels and instrumentation
• Proven ability to lead cross functional teams, drive multi subsystem integration, and leading trade studies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record across the full SE development cycle (concept, requirements, design, analysis, integration, safety, configuration management, verification and test)
• Demonstrated technical mentoring within team and ability to provide technical direction
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communications 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

• Advanced Engineering degree
• Experience leading trade studies to drive design improvements into fluids and propulsion architecture
• Experience owning fluid components and instrumentation through Acceptance and Qualification test campaigns
• Spacecraft, space vehicle or launch vehicle fluid systems experience
• Working experience with Hydrogen, Oxygen, and cryogenic systems
• Experience utilizing Jira and Windchill

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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