Senior Heat Transfer 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!  

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!

We are seeking someone to apply their natural leadership and organizational skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the bold missions at Blue Origin. You will work on the full life cycle of Lunar spacecraft components focused on propellant management systems in space. Starting in early life cycle you will write requirements, facilitate architectural trade studies with a focus on cost and technical feasibility, and help the team formulate early design cycles. Mid life cycle you will ensure robust requirements flow down to the component level from the various vehicles, spearhead compiling design reviews for the subsystems and ensure integration of our evolving complex systems. Late in the development life cycle you will support qualification and system tests, guide the team to complete verifications and certify our components for flight. Throughout the life cycle you will manage Technical Performance Metrics, safety products, and interface control documents. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 20% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with minimal oversight as part of the Heat Transfer Product Team (IPT)

• Use established professional expertise to 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

• Understand and manage key Technical Performance Metrics for the system

• Support the development and execution of component and subsystem analysis and tests

• Coordinate plans for subsystem level verification test and analysis

• Spearhead the organization and aid in preparation efforts for reviews

• Ensure timely updates and communication of system level architecture diagrams, schematics

• Creatively guide the team to balance the objectives of a high velocity development program while meeting the intent of standard system engineering processes

• Tackle the diverse range of thermal design engineer tasks like leading trade studies, component design/integration, 1st order analysis, test support and supplier interface as the opportunities arise

• Mentor and educate junior Blue Origin employees on systems engineering processes and methods.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar degree.

• 5+ years experience in Systems Engineering

• Experience with thermal components i.e., cold plates, heat exchangers, radiators, accumulators, pumps and valves.

• Experience working on highly engineered products in rapid development environment

• Understanding and passion for Systems Engineering principles and practices such as requirements definition, requirements traceability, functional decomposition, verification, and validation, creating and managing interface control document (ICD), configuration management, and systems engineering management plan (SEMP)

• Participate, as needed, in technical and programmatic customer interactions that require your expertise

• Experience working with other project members to drive progress toward milestones

• Excellent written and verbal communication 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:

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
• 7+ years of experience in thermal design/fluids design/cryogenic systems experience
• Experience with requirements development/management tools (DOORS Next Gen, JAMA, etc)
• Previous customer facing roles with experience presenting to and directly interacting with customers

Compensation 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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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

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