Principal Fluids & Propulsion Systems Architect

Overview

Application close date : Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

You will provide technical leadership to a team of engineers as the MK2 Crewed Lander Fluid & Propulsion system architect. This role is responsible for setting technical direction of the vehicle level architectures for the main propulsion system, reaction control system, and the supporting vehicle fluid systems. You will define engineering strategy owning the technical roadmap, drive trade studies, and provide technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the MK2 Crew Lander Fluid & Propulsion system
• Lead technical strategy and definition of the main propulsion system, reaction control system, and supporting fluid systems
• Review technical products of the engineering team ensuring high quality technical decisions to drive a high performing architecture while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals
• Present directly to senior leadership and be a single point of contact for fluid & propulsion technical issues
• Own program level risks
• Mentor experienced and early career engineers

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Compensation Range for :

CA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80; CO applicants is $155,939.00-$218,313.90; WA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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.

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