MK2 Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

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.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will report to the MK2 Program Operations Director and drive operational excellence and velocity for the MK2 team. You will act support the Operations Director to drive execution of various initiatives across the MK2 vehicle team. You will be accountable for the processes, metrics, tools, and business rhythms needed to manage and report product delivery status. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate implementation of program objectives throughout the product teams. Providing technical guidance and support to the product development team, ensuring alignment with program objectives and quality standards
• Communicate and support the execution of the vision, strategic goals, priorities, execution requirements, and performance across the MK2 organization.
• Work closely with program management, engineering, supply chain, and production teams to integrate product development efforts.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Team leadership and external manufacturing partners to drive product lifecycle stages to mature production.
• Translate design intent/goals in the context of various design teams' language as well as to the greater public/production.
• Develop, automate, and release program metrics and dashboards with the data analytics team to establish and track metrics that enable program execution and strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and routinely report performance to plan on schedule, resources, program/product cost, and technical performance metrics for program and company-level reviews.
• Report overall program status and critical path items to management, executives, and the department for alignment.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, including program directors, product team managers, and EOL's.
• Coordinate with program leadership and stakeholders on reporting content, review, and approval.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges to ensure program success.
• Identify and own projects and processes that improve overall program success and progress.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of product development processes, integration plans, and performance metrics.
• Contribute content to Mk2 Lunar Lander program reporting rhythm and workflow.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including Product Development and Qualification, New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining production, and test support.
• Manage the fleet of vehicles (both vehicles in build and active vehicles).
• Work with Mk2 Lunar Lander Data Analytics to propose reporting metrics for process insight.
• Drive process improvements to continuously improve program operations.
• Drive process improvements to continuously improve program operation, cost, and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (avionics, aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; physics; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in designing/developing/supporting complex engineered products.
• 5+ years of project management or system integration experience.
• Solid experience working with multi-functional product development teams and external manufacturers.
• Outstanding analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing aerospace products across the entire production life cycle.
• Experience with electronic product development tools: Primavera (P6), DOORS/DNG, CAD / Altium, CREO, Windchill.
• Experience with budget and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar experience working in vehicle integration and test.
• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle.
• Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance systems.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Databricks, Python, SQL, ChatGPT.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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