Sr Liquid Systems Responsible Engineer

Blue Origin • Huntsville, WA

1d • Onsite

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. This role is a part of the zero-g propellant management team. The team is rethinking how space systems are designed, with a high-performance architecture, efficient reusability, and rapid design iteration. Join our team and pave the road to a permanent lunar presence! We are looking for a Senior Cryogenic Responsible Engineer with experience developing and manufacturing cryogenic propellant management devices. You will provide technical oversight, requirement development, manufacturing support and hardware ownership on our most challenging cryogenic technical problems. As part of your role you will own hardware from cradle to grave and be responsible for delivering your hardware to the vehicle. Work will include the complete life cycle of the system from definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation. You will work with both internal and external suppliers to design, build, test and analyze components that will take us to the moon! Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area
• 8+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components
• Experience developing, integrating and certifying aerospace systems for flight
• Experience with fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation
• Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies
• Experience leading small teams and subcontractor teams to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical 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

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area
• Cryogenic fluids experience
• Human rated space vehicle experience
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred).
• Experience with upper stages and spacecraft
• Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and control the liquid subsystem technical baseline, performing technical work and providing technical leadership of the highest caliber.
• Manage internal and external procurements and internal hardware dependencies required to meet subsystem deliveries.
• Lead and perform technical trades on cryogenic systems that meet vehicle and customer needs
• Own hardware drawing release, manufacturing plan development, manufacturing support and integration onto the vehicle
• Lead internal and external cryogenic technological development meetings
• Cradle-to-grave ownership of cryogenic system

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior