Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Principal Fluids & Propulsion Systems Architect
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $237K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Principal Fluids & Propulsion Systems Architect will provide technical leadership to a team of engineers and set the technical direction for vehicle level architectures related to propulsion and fluid systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the MK2 Crew Lander Fluid & Propulsion system
Lead technical strategy and definition of the main propulsion system, reaction control system, and supporting fluid systems
Review technical products of the engineering team ensuring high quality technical decisions to drive a high performing architecture while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals
Present directly to senior leadership and be a single point of contact for fluid & propulsion technical issues
Own program level risks
Mentor experienced and early career engineers
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience designing cryogenic and gaseous propulsion systems
5+ years of technical leadership of agile engineering teams
Expertise in propulsion system fluid analysis tools such as Fluent, Sinda Fluint, or Flow 3D
Demonstrated ability to drive teams to challenge requirements and identify simple solutions
Hands-on experience with the development lifecycle of propulsion components and systems
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of integrity
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, computing, or another technical field
Preferred
Experience designing complex propulsion systems in dynamic and scrappy environments
Experience delivering human rated propulsion systems
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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