Principal Propulsion Systems Engineer

Company:  Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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 is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space. As part of a hardworking team of passionate, diverse, and accomplished experts, you will be the technical and programmatic bridge between the New Shepard and BE-3PM business units, ensuring technical requirements and programmatic strategy result in the delivery and availability of BE-3PM engines that meeting the New Shepard Flight Manifest requirements. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to map technical risk to program needs. You must be apt at leading through influence, guiding the technical and program teams of another business unit through the development of a new engine design. You will identify and implement design changes to improve system reliability, reduce operational cost, lead verification audits of existing components and subsystems, and execute component and subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis. Bottom line, managing the technical and programmatic risk profile to develop, manufacture, test, andintegrated BE-3PM engines to the New Shepard business unit will be your hallmark of success. We are looking for an experienced technical leader with a demonstrate track record of performant, reliable systems to positively impact safe human spaceflight! Passion for our mission and vision is required! Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 10+ years proven experience in launch vehicle, aviation, or automotive development Demonstrated expertise in aerospace or related industry in development of electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuation control systems Experience with aerospace systems engineering principles and processes including requirements derivation, configuration and change management, and verification planning and execution. Proficiency in structural analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred) Proficiency in design release processes, PDM, and 3D CAD programs (Creo or Pro/E preferred) Written and verbal communication skills capable of spanning both tactical deep technical reviews and strategic programmatic Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture 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. or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 12+ years proven experience in aerospace development (launch vehicles or aircraft) Proficiency in Python, C++, version control (.git) Experience in hydraulic / fluid systems modeling and analysis Experience with GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) Test instrumentation and data acquisition experience Hands-on experience with machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $162,465.75-$227,452.05 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 qual

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