Systems Engineer II - Risk Management - Rocket Engines

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!

Systems Engineer II - Risk Management - Rocket Engines

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Contribute to the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks for one or more rocket engine programs, ensuring a clear understanding of their potential impact on system-level performance and program development objectives.
2. Collaborate with integrated project teams (IPTs) to foster a deep understanding of how interconnected risks may influence one another and impact the system and program success.
3. Coach teams in characterizing program risks and developing mitigation plans, monitoring their effectiveness and adjusting strategies as necessary to maintain project timelines and mission success.
4. Facilitate risk-informed decision-making processes by presenting clear and concise risk analyses to stakeholders, promoting transparency and understanding of accepted risks.
5. Develop significant understanding of program strategy to integrate development efforts, ensuring that individual component team setbacks do not undermine overall project success.
6. Lead risk review boards at integrated product team and program levels.
7. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and risk-awareness across the organization, mentoring team members on best practices in risk management.
8. Collaborate with risk managers and key stakeholders to improve processes, tools, and training.
9. Improve metrics and reporting systems to provide valuable insights into risk posture.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field.
2. 2+ years of experience in aerospace engineering or complex electromechanical and thermal/fluids systems development.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop effective mitigation plans.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions, mentor team members, and engage with stakeholders at various levels.
5. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while contributing to a team-oriented and collaborative culture.
6. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Must be a US citizen or national, US permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the US as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in risk management, demonstrating the ability to assess uncertainty, drive strategic risk decisions and achieve favorable outcomes.
2. Experience managing risk within a structured risk management system.
3. Liquid Rocket Engine development experience and understanding of rocket engine cycles.
4. Experience with program or project management.
5. Familiarity with formal risk management best practices, such as NASA Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM) or similar.
6. Familiarity with system safety or reliability analyses, such as Functional Hazard Analysis, Failure, Mode, and Effects Analysis.
7. Experience leading Root Cause Analysis and developing Corrective Actions.
8. Experience with database queries, such as SQL.
9. Experience with Confluence & JIRA.
10. Experience with Tableau.

Compensation Range:

CA applicants is $96,480.00-$135,072.00; WA applicants is $96,480.00-$135,072.00. 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 workforce. 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.

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