Systems Engineer – ZBO Turbomachinery

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Zero Boil Off Turbomachinery Team in the United States. You will apply systems engineering principles across the full development cycle, from concept through verification, and work to ensure safe, reliable performance of turbomachinery for spaceflight.

Relocation is provided and travel up to 15% is expected. You will mentor teammates, manage interfaces, and coordinate system-level reviews to keep milestones on track.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience in a fast-paced, highly engineered environment.
• Experience with cryogenic fluids is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with requirements definition, traceability, and ICDs; SEMP and verification plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating across teams and leading reviews.

Responsibilities

• Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with minimal oversight.
• Apply systems engineering fundamentals across the development cycle: concept, requirements, design, analysis, validation, and test.
• Manage system-level architecture diagrams and schematics; track interfaces and ICDs.
• Support component and subsystem analysis and test activities; coordinate verification plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-team reviews and integration efforts.
• Engage with customers and project members to drive progress toward milestones.

Skills

Systems Eng

Cryogenic Fluids

Requirements Traceability

Test & Validation

Documentation

Communication Skills

Customer Interaction

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS Next Gen

JAMA

Job description

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. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of engineers and technicians, you will be responsible for design, analysis, and test input on both compressors and expanders. You’ll also work with manufacturing team members to address assembly, fabrication, and part non-conformance issues. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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!

Special Mentions

Relocation provided. Travel expected up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with minimal oversight as part of the Zero Boil Off Turbomachinery Team
• Use established professional expertise to understand and apply systems engineering fundamentals across the development cycle of systems including concept development, requirements, design, analysis, validation, integrations, safety, configuration management, verification, and test
• Understand and manage key Technical Performance Metrics for the system
• Support the development and execution of component and subsystem analysis and tests
• Coordinate plans for subsystem level verification test and analysis
• Spearhead the organization and aid in preparation efforts for reviews
• Ensure timely updates and communication of system level architecture diagrams and schematics
• Creatively guide the team to balance the objectives of a rapid development program while meeting the intent of standard system engineering processes
• Tackle a range of design engineer tasks like leading trade studies, component design/integration, 1st order analysis, test support and supplier interface as the opportunities arise
• Mentor and educate junior Blue Origin employees on systems engineering processes and methods

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in Systems Engineering
• Experience working on highly engineered products in rapid development environment
• Experience working with cryogenic fluids
• Understanding and passion for Systems Engineering principles and practices such as requirements definition, requirements traceability, functional decomposition, verification, and validation, creating and managing interface control document (ICD), configuration management, and systems engineering management plan (SEMP)
• Participate, as needed, in technical and programmatic customer interactions that require your expertise
• Experience working with other project members to drive progress toward milestones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering
• Experience with turbomachinery production, qualification testing and flight operations
• Experience with requirements development/management tools (DOORS Next Gen, JAMA, etc.)
• Previous customer facing roles with experience presenting to and directly interacting with customers

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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

• 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%
• 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.

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 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, sex, 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here. Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.