31 Oct
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Blue Origin
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Picton
31 Oct
Blue Origin
Picton
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.
We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are dedicated to a culture of safety. This role plays a crucial role in the history of space exploration and demands a dedication and meticulous focus on safe and repeatable spaceflight. Come onboard as we work towards reducing the cost of space access and realizing Blue Origin’s goal of having millions of people living and working in space for the betterment of Earth. As a stride towards this objective, Blue Origin is developing the next generation of lunar landers.
Join the Lunar Permanence team of engineers responsible for integrating interfaces across our lunar vehicles, including New Glenn, NASA vehicles, and our Engines business unit.
As a Systems Engineer on the Lunar Cross Program Integration team, you will lead the integration and technical oversight of critical propulsion hardware, including the BE-7 engines, across multiple lunar landers. You will shape technical content, manage propulsion system performance parameters, drive issue resolution,
and coordinate with cross-functional teams and NASA to ensure compliance with design and construction standards. This role is pivotal to the successful development of the lunar transportation system and the certification of the Human-class Delivery Lander, enabling humanity’s sustained presence on the Moon.
We’re looking for someone who brings technical expertise, strong leadership, and an unwavering commitment to quality and secure human spaceflight. A passion for our mission and vision is essential.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure BE-7 hardware and related common components are integrated across lunar landers
Define technical content for BE-7 Statements of Work (SOW)
Serve as accountable owner for the BE-7 integration forum across Lunar, as well as program-specific integration forums as needed
Drive top issues to closure with a strong bias for action; ensure Engines top issues are reflected in Program top issues
Own program-level Engines risks; create and elevate decisions to the HLS board as needed
Manage Engines Technical Performance Parameters (TPMs)
Manage HLS performance requirements and provide them to the Engines team during Requirements Definition
Evaluate Engines analyses and designs against requirements
Own Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs) and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Partner with the System Design and Certification (SDC)
team to approve Engines Verification and Validation (V&V;) approaches
Manage engine need/delivery dates and work with PPC to maintain and optimize the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Manage the relationship with the NASA Insight team, ensuring timely responses to questions and visibility into integration activities
Coordinate with the SDC team and NASA to ensure design and construction standards are met
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another technical field
10+ years of experience integrating complex hardware components across multiple space vehicles and platforms, particularly propulsion systems
Experience in spacecraft development and/or testing
Ability to coordinate across collaborators and experts from different engineering disciplines to support Mission ICD and Range product closure
Strong leadership and facilitation skills to lead integration meetings, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure timely progress tracking and issue resolution
Ability to build trust, foster positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Strong knowledge of technical performance parameters and risk management for advanced propulsion systems, with the ability to elevate critical decisions to program leadership for strategic alignment
In-depth ability to evaluate engine system analyses and designs against rigorous program requirements to ensure compliance and reliability
Proven track record managing schedules and delivery dates, collaborating with program control functions, and maintaining clear, timely communication with external partners such as NASA
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with internal and external teams to
📌 Sr Lunar Systems Engineer, Engines Integration Lead (Picton)
🏢 Blue Origin
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