Sr. Fluid Systems Responsible Engineer - Lunar Permanence Verified today

About the role

This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers. You will serve as Sr. Fluid Distribution Subsystem Responsible Engineer and Technical Lead, providing technical leadership to the fluids team on pathfinding missions to the moon. You will guide the subsystem through its full lifecycle: definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation.

What you will do

• Define, own, and control the liquid subsystem technical baseline, performing technical work and providing technical leadership.
• Define, own, and control the subsystem cost and schedule baseline, driving continuous improvement in a dynamic development environment.
• Manage external procurements and internal hardware dependencies required for subsystem deliveries.
• Lead and perform technical trades on cryogenic systems that meet vehicle and customer needs.
• Develop program plans to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Mentor the team with strategies and best practices for component development.
• Lead internal and external cryogenic technology development meetings.
• Cradle-to-grave ownership of cryogenic subsystem.

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area.
• 10+ years of experience in fluids and mechanical systems/components.
• Experience developing, integrating and certifying aerospace systems for flight.
• Experience with fluid/gas components including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation.
• Experience leading small teams and subcontractor teams to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Familiar with either agile or waterfall project management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

Desired qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area.
• Systems Engineering experience, specifically requirements and interface definition, management and verification.
• Cryogenic fluids experience.
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis programs (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience with upper stages and spacecraft.
• Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system.

Employment requirements

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.

Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Performance bonuses may be available based on role type and job level (not guaranteed).

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until requisition closes.