Turbomachinery Project Engineer

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 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!

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.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers and supporting organizations, you will report to the Turbomachinery Product Team Lead to ensure successful execution of the Teams' on-time hardware deliverables, as well as focused direction and efforts to enable rate production. Additionally, you will help lead the team through the product lifecycle and manage configuration changes, coupled with design improvements to reduce the cost of access to space.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop schedule and budget; manage and report progress

• Develop and report key project metrics

• Coordinate with procurement, internal and external manufacturing to ensure that hardware priorities are well understood and are actively managed to support the need dates

• Identify schedule-critical hardware, equipment, people, and facilities; resolve constraints

• Develop recovery strategies when non-conformances or other escapes are identified

• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans

• Coordinate configuration changes with upstream and downstream stakeholders

• Assess programmatic impact of configuration change requests

• Create and manage line of balance for hardware and key equipment to support upcoming builds

• Partner with manufacturing engineering and contribute to development of detailed procedures

• Respond to unexpected changes to ensure integration activities stay on schedule, on budget, and are completed with high-quality and documented build pedigree

• Lead Pre-ship reviews, ensuring hardware and software/firmware readiness prior to shipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or other technical field)

• 5+ years of experience in Turbomachinery or liquid fueled rocket engines

• 2+ years of experience in design, development, integration, or testing of Hardware in a Fast-Paced Demanding environment

• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills

• Strong knack for troubleshooting and quick thinking to keep the project moving forward

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results

• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices

• Strong 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

• Demonstrated some technical understanding of rocket engines and test facilities

• Experience integrating subsystems into a larger vehicle (ie. spacecraft, launch vehicle, test facility or a automotive)

• Experience implementing, customizing or improving configuration management systems in a development engineering environment

• Experience leading a small technical team

• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other GANTT-style project management tools

• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) and Cost Targets

Compensation Range for:

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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