Blue Origin · 11 hours ago
Lunar Flight Crew Operations Engineer, Sr
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Lunar Flight Crew Operations Engineer will collaborate with design and operations training teams, focusing on spacecraft development and operations to ensure crew safety and effective training for lunar missions.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with space vehicle design and operations training teams, representing the interests of current and future flight crews in all aspects of spacecraft development and operations
Participate in vehicle design and operations reviews, providing actionable feedback on Crew Systems and/or Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) hardware and software
Work closely with vehicle engineering teams and NASA to develop operations concepts and training for crew operations
Assist in the development of training plans and course materials, as well as delivery of Crew Systems and/or EVA classes
Certify as an instructor and serve as a member of the flight crew instructor cadre
Help guide the development of Blue MCC support for EVA and/or Crew System operations, expecting to certify as a flight controller and/or flight control team instructor and support console operations
Qualification
Required
B.S. in engineering or related technical field
5+ years of experience in spacecraft crew systems and/or extra-vehicular activity flight operations
Strong systems engineering skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with minimal supervision
Willingness to travel frequently
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
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
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in engineering or related technical field
10+ years of experience in spacecraft crew systems and/or extra-vehicular activity flight operations
Relevant specialized knowledge in crew systems or extra-vehicular activity hardware development, spacecraft systems, space flight operations, human factors, or flight testing
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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