Sr. Analytical Chemical Engineer - Orbital Reef Program

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

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!

We are a diverse team with a range of abilities and skills, emphasizing safety and problem-solving. This role will have a direct impact on the future of space exploration and will require your dedication and attention to detail in ensuring safe space flight. Come join us in making Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space a reality, benefiting our planet Earth.

Join our diverse and dedicated team of engineers and technicians in the Space System Development (SSD) business unit. Contribute to the design, installation, modification, analysis, repair, and testing of life support chemicals, analytical equipment, test rigs, and development hardware for the Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) System in the Orbital Reef program. Help develop engineering artifacts to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and operations.

Specifically, you will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of designing, building, testing and flying Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) flight hardware.

• The ECLS System is composed of the essential hardware to allow humans to safely inhabit space. ECLSS circulates air around the vehicle picking up carbon dioxide, humidity and trace contaminants to be scrubbed and provides oxygen for breathing. The internal cabin pressure is maintained and monitored. Clean drinking water is provided to the crew. The ECLS system also monitors air quality as well as emergencies such as rapid depressurization and fire and counteracts them.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of engineering design elements for one or more of the following Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) subsystems in various in-space habitats: Air Handling and Revitalization, Water Recovery Systems, Waste Management, Fire Detection & Suppression, Air and Water Quality Monitoring, Controls and Software, Human in the Loop Development and Testing.
• Develop, release, and support engineering artifacts throughout the product lifecycle to enable flawless hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and operations.
• Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide expert technical information.
• Research and analyze designs, specifications, manuals, and other data to determine the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Develop technical solutions and successfully implement development, testing, and analysis to support technology maturation and down-selects.
• Collaborate with teams from different functions to ensure the seamless integration of ECLSS systems with other spacecraft subsystems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or environmental engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• Must have 7+ years of technical experience in designing and analyzing space systems, with a focus on spacecraft or in-space stages. Also, should have at least 2 years of experience leading a team or project.
• Experience across the product life cycle (pre-conceptual design through field support).
• Ability to apply judgment, developed through theory and experience, to assess the appropriate level of detail required in an ECLSS System model.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental chemical processes, thermodynamics, and fluid systems.
• Showcased technical expertise in analyzing and designing fluid systems and chemical processes for spacecraft life support or environmental control systems in various settings.
• Experience in researching and developing technologies for life support systems in extreme environments, like water purification and air revitalization.
• Familiarity and experience with hands-on prototyping and design, experiment design, test methods, and general laboratory skills.
• Experience managing and working collaboratively in small teams on fast-paced projects.
• History of developing solutions with partially defined requirements and changi