Sr Fluids and Propulsion Systems Integrator

Los Angeles, CA, United States

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 Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface. You should expect that this foundational part of our vision will require your excellent communication and teamwork.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will work as a System Integrator within the System Integration and Analysis Team on the lunar lander, focusing on the integration of the Fluids and Propulsion subsystem. You will lead cross-functional trade studies, run integrated analyses, and define interfaces that impact the design and integration of the spacecraft.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Act as the negotiator between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests to ensure the optimization of the spacecraft

Contribute to or lead architecture studies, concept development, ICD development, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support

Manage requirements development, definition, and maturity

Develop interface control documents (ICDs)

Generate Concept of Operations (ConOps)

Coordinate constraints and conflicting requirements across multiple disciplines

Ensure coordination of design changes and associated impacts across subsystems

Identify program risks and associated mitigations

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical subject area

Deep technical knowledge in the Fluids and Propulsion subsystem

Experience analyzing and managing spacecraft technical budgets and margins, particularly propellant budget

Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems

Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions to results-oriented problems

Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful candidates typically have 8+ years of relevant experience, particularly in fluids design, in-space propulsion, or cryogenic systems

M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Electrical, or related technical subject area

With fluids integrated testing and verification / validation approaches

Deep technical knowledge in multiple subsystems

Experience with human-rated spacecraft

Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle

Experience with MBSE methods and tools including SysML

Experience with requirements definition and management, preferably using Jama

Experience with software tools such as SINDA/FLUINT, MATLAB/Simulink, Creo, Jama, Cameo, Confluence, and JIRA

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $146,644.50—$205,302.30 USD 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 qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Benefits

Benefits include:  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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Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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