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Engine Integration Technical Lead

Blue Origin logoBlue Origin$145,188–$203,263/yrGreater Seattle AreaFull timePosted 1w ago
  • US citizenship

About the job

## Application close date Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 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.

Engine Integration Tech Lead We are a diverse group of problem solvers who are currently seeking a technical leader to join us in lowering the cost of access to space. This position will help advance Blue Origin’s historic vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As an Engine Integration Tech Lead, you will join other passionate and accomplished experts to technically mature the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine to meet multiple customer requirements and mission parameters. Engine Integration’s scope encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from initial requirements to final delivery. Our overarching goal is facilitating design evolution and production at rate.

Your team will provide new or revised design releases for a variety of primary/secondary structures, insulation, and pressurized cryogenic fluid systems as well as engine configuration. Critical skills will include taking learnings from engine assembly and test and execute changes to improve overall engine manufacturability and operation.

In this role you will lead our team of propulsion engineers to provide technical solutions for rocket engine integration and design while maintaining a release schedule that meets BE-7 program milestones and while owning technical risk. Here you will exercise your technical judgement to drive solutions for hardware development, including producibility, while balancing mass and cost.

You will also hone your leadership skills by mentoring, training, and collaborating with peers on various assignments including engine variant design and component performance troubleshooting.

Successful candidates will possess an extreme attention to detail, the ability to balance several technical challenges, a demonstrated mastery of engineering releases, configuration management, GD&T, and strong fundamentals of mechanical engineering design using advanced materials and manufacturing processes.

We are looking for someone who supports our commitment to innovation, safety, and inclusion to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required! ## Qualifications - 10+ years proven experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle component/assembly design, manufacturing, and test. - Strong mechanical design skills, including structural sizing/analysis/calculations. - Advanced skills in CAD and large assembly model management and configuration (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred). - Mastery of GD&T implementation and stack up analysis (ASME Y14.5). - Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments and manufacturing. - B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. - 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. - Strong knowledge of configuration management and how it pertains to supporting both development and production environments ## Desired - Experience with design, production, and assembly in disciplines such as rocket engines, jet propulsion, aircraft, spacecraft, oil & gas, automotive, naval, nuclear, or heavy equipment. - Continuous improvement process experience (DMAIC, PDSA, etc.) - Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility. - Experience with production quality management systems.

Experience transitioning products from development to production. - Material Review Board experiences for approving non-conforming hardware - 2+ years in project or program management Not sure you meet each qualification listed? We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team with the right people in the right roles.

If you are passionate about our vision, we encourage you to apply even if you don't believe your previous experiences perfectly align with all the qualifications listed above. You may still be the right person for this position or another role on Team Blue! ## Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 ## Culture 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 an 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. ## Background Check - Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation - Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. - Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical ## 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. - Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) - Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. - Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. We prov

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