Spacecraft Chief Engineer

1 week ago


Huntsville, Alabama, United States Blue Origin Full time
About Blue Origin

We envision a future where millions of people live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. At Blue Origin, we're developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Estimated Salary Range

$231,425-$323,994 per year (CA), $227,058-$317,881 per year (CO)

Job Description

This role is part of our Engineering and Program Management organization, responsible for the technical integrity and baseline of our spacecraft programs. You will act as the independent technical authority, providing assessments of requirements, design, risks, and schedule to program managers and product owners.

You will be accountable for identifying gaps between requirements, design, manufacturing, operations, and facility solutions with project teams. Additionally, you will assess and dispose of aggregate technical risks across programs and technology development projects.

This position requires strong engineering leadership and mentoring skills to coordinate design, analysis, and systems engineering processes throughout development, verification, delivery, and operation. You will provide independent reviews of corrective actions for major failures at the program/product level.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • B.S. in an engineering-related field
  • 20+ years of advanced spacecraft design, development, or analysis experience
  • Proven experience as a Chief Engineer on spacecraft development programs
  • Experience in full life-cycle development of spacecraft and/or satellite flight systems
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours



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