Liquids Project Engineer II, Transporter - Lunar Permanence

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 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.

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to oversee the liquids subsystems for one of our Lunar spacecraft. This critical role is essential to the success of our mission to the moon and requires a candidate with strong project management skills as well as ability to work with aerospace fluids and thermal systems. The Project Engineer will help manage the integration of the subsystems, from definition and interfaces through conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operations. This includes providing comprehensive insight and management throughout the entire project lifecycle, encompassing initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and decommissioning. Utilizing your engineering experience, you will align and guide Responsible Engineers through each phase of the project, reporting to the Managers over each subsystem and exercising delegated authority to aid in the execution of the project. You will develop tool and processes to manage an entire subsystem development. Demonstrated resourcefulness and tenacity for getting things done in an organized and fast-paced environment is a must.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide project leadership of a team tasked to develop, build, test and deliver a Liquids system
• Work with program and team leaders to define contractual and customer deliverables,
• Develop program plans in collaboration with managers to meet milestones and deliverables
• Create program plans in P6 Primavera
• Manage progress of the collaborative team toward the objectives, manage requirement and scope changes in Jira workspace
• Evaluate cost and schedule performance. Communicate performance, risks, opportunities and recommend changes to improve
• Ensure delivery of program and contractual level products.
• Work with suppliers and Blue Origin groups to coordinate delivery of hardware to meet vehicle schedules and program milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, or related disciplines
• 3+ years engineering and project management experience
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM
• Experience making dashboards and other tools to help manage project teams
• Experience with project scheduling software packages (MS Project, P6 Primavera, Open Plan, etc)
• Experience with Agile project management methodology and JIRA software
• Experience using risk management tools and processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed solutions to complex problems
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience working with Fluids or Thermal hardware
• PMP certification or other project management training
• Experience managing development projects (schedule, budget, scope)
• Experience with P6 Primavera
• Experience using financial analysis tools to report on schedule and budget

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $88,284.00-$123,597.60;WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65

Other site ranges may differ

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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. 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.