Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Responsible Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Reston
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

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!We are actively looking for a skilled Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Responsible Engineer. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will collaborate with the Crew Systems and Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Lunar Permanence Teams to design, develop, perform analysis, procure/build, integrate, and test EVA products. Additional responsibilities include the development of training hardware to support mockups, Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing; and flight hardware for EVA Systems, microgravity and Lunar surface tools and interfaces, and EVA Concept of Operations (ConOps) development.A responsible engineer acts as a project engineer and subject matter expert (SME) in several sub-disciplines (e.g., Design, analysis) and is responsible for leading the detailed design, analysis, manufacture, test, and verification of EVA hardware. This includes guiding the design and analysis of the EVA hardware components and/or systems. A responsible engineer generally has a broad understanding of components, subsystems, and life cycles, with depth in one or more areas. EVA engineers will interface often with related systems and teams - primarily Environmental Control Life Support (ECLS), Human Integration, Electrical Power Subsystem, Safety, and Structural and Mechanisms) throughout the life cycle of the hardware development. Additionally, the responsible engineer may lead a small team, mentor early-career engineers, perform technical reviews, while providing support and resources as needed.Qualifications (required):

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or environmental engineering or related engineering field.
• 6+ years of technical experience in the design and analysis of space systems, preferably EVA, spacecraft, or landers, and experience in leading a cross-functional team and/or project.
• Experience across the product life cycle.
• Familiar with NASA, DOD, or other industry safety, reliability, and quality processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop trades and metrics-driven data for quick decision-making and streamlined execution.
• Familiarity and experience with prototyping and design, experiment design, and test methods.
• Familiarity with CREO or other CAD tools.
• Experience working collaboratively in small teams on fast-paced projects.
• History of developing solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial level.Desired:
  • M.S. in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
  • Experience with research and development of one or more technologies relevant to EVA for extreme environments.
  • Experience with research and development of one or more technologies relevant to Lunar extreme environments
  • Experience with ECLS pressure control, vacuum systems, water systems and selecting components for these systems
  • Experience with spacecraft crew systems or Extravehicular (EVA) technologies and architectures.
  • Working knowledge of International Space Station (ISS) hardware, airlock/EMU systems, and operations.
  • Working knowledge of other Artemis program elements (Orion, Gateway, HLS, etc.)
  • Experience in the development of spacesuit systems, other critical space hardware, or procedures and flight rules for spacesuit system operations.
  • Familiar with human factors as they apply to EVA design and operations.
  • Experience utilizing tools such as Confluence and JIRA.Compensation Range for:CA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00;CO applicants is $110,055.00-$154,077.00;WA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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