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 contri