Blue Origin · 9 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Satellite Propulsion
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join their Satellite Propulsion team, responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, and optimizing propulsion systems for next-generation spacecraft.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced electric and chemical propulsion systems, with particular focus on hall effect thrusters and related technologies
Perform detailed analysis and modeling of propulsion system performance, efficiency, and integration requirements
Create and execute test plans to evaluate propulsion system performance and validate design models
Develop attitude control solutions that integrate with propulsion systems to optimize spacecraft maneuverability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on power processing unit design and power electronics integration
Apply orbital mechanics principles to mission planning and propulsion system requirements definition
Document engineering designs, analyses, and test results according to company standards and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field
8+ years of experience in spacecraft propulsion system development
Demonstrated knowledge of electric propulsion technologies, particularly hall effect thrusters
Experience with chemical propulsion systems and their applications in spacecraft
Understanding of attitude control systems and their interaction with propulsion
Proficiency in orbital mechanics calculations and applications
Experience with power processing and power electronics for propulsion systems
Preferred
M.S. degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
Experience with in-space propulsion testing and qualification
Knowledge of emerging propulsion technologies and research trends
Background in thermal management for propulsion systems
Experience with propellant management and feed systems
Familiarity with space environmental effects on propulsion components
Prior work on flight-qualified propulsion systems that have achieved successful orbital operations
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
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2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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