Principal, Hall Thruster Development Lead

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!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel up to 20% required

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creates the overall plan for the development of a low-cost Hall thruster
• Establishes and leads the Hall thruster development team
• Responsible for the overall design architecture of a Hall thruster
• Manages the Hall thruster test facility development
• Develops the Hall thruster verification and validation plan, including any additional model development required
• Develops the manufacturing and test plans to produce a low-cost Hall thruster
• Supports the propulsion system in the development of a Hall thruster subsystem
• Collaborates with other subsystem team members, in particular feed system and power electronics engineers, for the development of other Hall thruster subsystem components
• Develops the roadmap and plans for future In Space Systems electric propulsion developments

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 10+ years of related experience (including graduate work) in the design, development, and flight of electric propulsion systems, and at least 5 years specifically related to Hall thrusters.
• Established member of the electric propulsion technical community.
• Domain expert in one or more areas of electric thruster development.
• Proven experience in the electric thruster development lifecycle.
• An understanding of low-cost electric thruster manufacturing and acceptance testing
• Leadership or management experience as well as a history of mentoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Successful candidates in this role typically have 15+ years in the design, development, and flight of electric propulsion systems
• Ph.D in a field and with a thesis topic relevant to the development of Hall thrusters

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80;CO applicants is $155,939.00-$218,313.90;WA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80

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

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