Lunar Fluid Instrumentation 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 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 looking for an instrumentation engineer to lead design, development, and integration of cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluid sensors on the MK2 Crew Lander. To be successful in this role, you should have demonstrated experience independently specifying, developing, procuring, and testing fluid instrumentation in an aerospace setting.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the MK2 Crew Lander Fluid & Propulsion instrumentation
• Scope, design, and execute development tests
• Lead technical strategy and definition of the fluid instrumentation systems ensuring high quality technical decisions while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals
• Define and manage procurements in coordination with the supply chain organization
• Provide instrumentation guidance to fluid engineers

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field with 5+ years of direct experience in fluid instrumentation
• Experience developing custom fluid instrumentation for cryogenic and non-cryogenic applications
• Experience independently leading engineering development projects in a professional setting
• Hands-on experience with the understanding of full product development lifecycle of electronics hardware.
• Strong understanding of fluid systems and ability to develop piping and instrumentation (P&ID) diagrams
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly interface with external parties including government and commercial entities
• Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience in launch vehicle level sensing instrumentation
• Experience taking cryogenic instrumentation from development to space flight
• Experience designing custom instrumentation from concept to production

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $116,323.00-$162,851.85;WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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