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!  

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!  

This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a hardworking team of passionate, diverse, and accomplished experts, you will lead a team of Launch Vehicle Engineers and Maintenance Engineer in the execution of Operations & Maintenance Engineering scope on the fielded New Shepard reusable launch vehicles. You will be accountable for sustaining engineering support across the Crew Systems/Primary Deceleration System/Payloads subsystems, including launch day Engineering Back Room support, overseeing the disposition of nonconforming and upgrade work to the fielded vehicles, and decision authority for risks, waivers, and Engineering Change Requests during the vehicle refurbishment cycle.

You will work in close collaboration with the Cognizant Engineers (CogE) who own all aspects of the Crew Systems, Primary Deceleration System and Payloads lifecycles at the New Shepard program level to identify and implement design and/or process changes to improve system reliability and reduce operational cost and vehicle/ground system turn time. You will report directly to the Director, New Shepard Operations & Maintenance Engineering.

We are looking for an experienced technical leader with a demonstrate track record of performant, reliable systems to positively impact safe human spaceflight! Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Human Factors Engineering
• 5+ years experience in spaceflight or aviation operations environment
• Technical leadership experience (direct reports or project team)
• Demonstrated track record  in aerospace or related industry in the full life-cycle management of spaceflight components – preferably crew, parachute, or payload systems
• Experience with aerospace systems engineering principles and processes including requirements derivation, configuration and change management, and verification planning and execution.
• A clear command of design release processes, PDM, and 3D CAD programs (Creo or Pro/E preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills ranging from tactical/operational domains including writing/verifying work instructions to strategic and programmatic plans spanning the New Shepard fleet and flight manifest.
• High aptitude for integrated system testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture
• If based in Kent, WA, must be willing to travel to TX a minimum of 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace or Human Factors Engineering
• 8+ years experience in spaceflight or aviation operations environment
• Experience in modeling and analysis
• Familiarity with traditional NDE and metrology tools and methods
• Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5)
• 3+ years experience in integrated test instrumentation and data acquisition experience
• Hands-on experience with machining, building, and maintaining crew-facing systems

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $136,620.00-$191,268.00

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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