Blue Origin · 7 hours ago
MK2 Senior Project Engineer
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company that envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The Senior Project Engineer will drive operational excellence within the MK2 team and support various initiatives aimed at developing sustainable infrastructure for lunar transport.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate program decision and risk review boards for human spaceflight systems, driving clear outcomes and accountability while ensuring alignment with program objectives
Proactively identify, track, and drive resolution of risks across the human lunar landing program, not merely documenting issues but actively working with teams to implement solutions
Communicate and support the execution of the vision, strategic goals, priorities, and performance metrics across the organization
Work closely with program management, engineering, supply chain, and production teams to integrate product development efforts and remove obstacles to progress
Collaborate with Integrated Product Team leadership and external manufacturing partners to drive product lifecycle stages to mature production
Develop and implement robust risk management strategies for human-rated systems, including characterizing risks/opportunities, creating mitigation plans, and actively monitoring outcomes
Coach and train team members on effective use of risk management processes and tools, fostering a culture of proactive risk identification
Create comprehensive reports on program risks with actionable insights for leadership
Drive decision velocity by establishing clear frameworks, gathering necessary information, and facilitating timely resolution of open items
Provide and implement recommendations to improve risk tracking tools, metrics, and reports – measuring both risk management performance and process effectiveness
Identify cross-functional dependencies and work with teams to establish clear ownership and accountability for resolution
Qualification
Required
5+ years system development/integration experience or project management experience – preferably with aerospace hardware or complex technical systems, including some aspect of product development risk management
Familiar with structured risk management plans & risk monitoring
Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization, external stakeholders, and customers
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
B.S./B.A. degree in engineering or other technical field
Preferred
Experience with human spaceflight systems and human-rating requirements
Risk management experience in safety-critical industries
Experience with Confluence & JIRA
Experience with Tableau or Microsoft BI
PMP Certification
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Ability to leverage artificial intelligence to support automation
Demonstrated success driving resolution of complex, cross-functional issues
Experience facilitating decision-making processes in technical environments
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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