Lunar RCS Propulsion Engineer
Job Description
Position: Lunar RCS Propulsion Responsible Engineer
Application close date:
About Blue Origin
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!
About the Role
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
We are looking for an RCS propulsion responsible engineer for our Gas Systems team on Lunar Transportation. You will provide technical leadership to the team, supporting members of your team, advising on technical approaches, and bringing your experience to bear on our most challenging technical problems. You will be responsible for the vehicle's RCS propulsion system, including the complete life cycle of the system from definition, interfaces, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation.
You will plan out your components' schedules, manage risks and develop mitigation plans for your hardware. You will work with both internal and external suppliers to design, build, test and analyze components that will take us to the moon!
Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
- 8+ years of experience in propulsion systems
- Experience with the full engineering lifecycle of propulsion systems
- Excellent fundamental understanding of propulsion system requirements
- Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring
- Excellent fundamental understanding of compressible flow and 1D flow analysis
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly interface with external parties including government and commercial entities
- Familiar with either agile or waterfall project management
- Willingness to work on‑site with occasional travel
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
- Systems Engineering experience, specifically requirements and interface definition, management and verification
Compensation Range
Compensation Range for CA applicants: $ - $; CO applicants: $ - $; WA applicants: $ - $
Other site ranges may differ.
Culture 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 an 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.
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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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