9E System Responsible Engineer

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This role supports the development and operations of the New Glenn 9X4, launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. This role will act as the stage engineering lead for the next gen 9E reusable booster.

As an SRE, you will be the authority on all aspects of your system, including functional architecture, design, integration and test. You will work closely with the stage-level Chief Engineer, Subsystem Responsible engineers and engines Responsible engineers to integrate all their systems together. You will also be the prime point of contact and integration engineering focal for the engine to vehicle interface. You will complete design trade assessments, support design reviews, advise on major decisions and changes across the vehicle and be responsible for the engine and fluids/mechanical interfaces that cross multiples modules or BUs.

The ideal candidate is highly diligent and future thinking, can handle a broad set of sophisticated data, has experience in a broad range of design and operations roles and has a deep passion for Blue Origin’s mission of “Millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth”.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments
- Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation
- Author operations documents that define product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance/requirements interfaces across the system.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems
- Provide real-time on console support for integrated tests, launch and recovery operations providing essential troubleshooting support.
- Analyze test data and provide actionable recommendations for design improvements
- Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
- 10+ years of proven experience in the design of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems (Senior Career)
- Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred)
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS preferred)
- Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Proven understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware
- Solid understanding of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relevant to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware.
- Solid understanding of propulsion systems

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with high-pressure fluid systems, including pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and fluid conditioning systems
- Hands-on experience with fluid and mechanical system testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems (TVC, Electro Mechanical Actuators/Mechanisms, APU, landing systems)
- Knowledge of fluid & cryogenic system design, including P&ID development and fluid circuit analysis
- Experience and knowledge of Rocket Engine systems design, integration and operations
- Experience with electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuators and control systems
- Experience in system development and integration, preferably with aerospace flight hardware
- Familiarity with current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
- Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen
- Experience in fluids, mechanical systems and integrated vehicle testing

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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, 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.
- 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.