Propulsion Integration Systems Engineer II - New Glenn

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

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Description:

As a Propulsion Integration Systems Engineer, you will be an integral part of the team supporting the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle. Your role will focus on the certification and integration of the propulsion systems as part of the New Glenn Propulsion Team. You will leverage your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact our next steps in space.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Utilize Systems Engineering, PLM, and collaboration tools such as DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, Windchill, Creo, JAMA, and SharePoint.
• Work directly with lead systems engineers and technical program managers to plan and prioritize work assignments supporting government certification efforts.
• Act as the systems engineering liaison for the project team to the government, supporting verification evidence and action item disposition.
• Support problem report and root cause investigations and dispositions with the government.
• Negotiate between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests to optimize the system, ensuring internal and external partners’ needs are represented.
• Support government certification integration for all New Glenn liquid rocket engines, including BE-4 and BE-3U.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Fluids Systems, Propulsion, Engines, or Spaceflight Systems.
• System development/integration experience, preferably with aerospace hardware.
• Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies.
• Proficient in conducting system safety reviews and performing Functional Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness and strong problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time.
• 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. degree in a relevant technical field.
• Launch vehicle operations and/or system testing experience.
• Knowledge of launch vehicle design and requirements.
• Experience with systems engineering principles and processes as they relate to the development of a spacecraft.
• Experience in reliability, maintainability, and operability analysis and execution.
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen and JAMA.
• Experience with launch vehicle government certification / contracts.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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.

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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 (DIBDS) 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.

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