Principal Fluids & Propulsion Systems Architect
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience designing cryogenic and gaseous propulsion systems.
- 5+ years of technical leadership of agile engineering teams
- Expertise in propulsion system fluid analysis tools such as Fluent, Sinda Fluint, or Flow 3D.
- Demonstrated ability to drive teams to challenge requirements and identify simple solutions.
- Hands-on experience with the development lifecycle of propulsion components and systems.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of integrity.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, computing, or another technical field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing complex propulsion systems in dynamic and scrappy environments.
- Experience delivering human rated propulsion systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
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
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
