Sr Systems Engineer – Risk Management– Rocket Engines

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!  

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

At Blue Origin, risk management is not an administrative job.  This is a system-level engineering position where risk managers are expected to develop highly technical understanding of our engines, the vehicles they power, and the programmatic strategy being employed to develop and field these systems. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will lead risk and opportunity management for an engine program, maximizing our chances of rapidly developing innovative and safe propulsion systems. You will also own Engines Business Unit level risks (i.e., highly impactful risks that impact more than one engine program).

Working closely with a small team of systems engineering risk managers, you will set high standards for risk and opportunity management, improving our approach, processes, tools, and training. As a risk management leader, you will foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management within the organization, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing among team members. Through daily interaction with engineering and program management teams, you'll facilitate risk discussions to help teams identify the heart of each risk, drive development of effective mitigation plans, and ensure transparency in decision-making. Risk managers help programs proactively adapt their plans to achieve better outcomes. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of risk-informed decision-making processes across the organization to drive ongoing strategic program planning
• Manage risks and opportunities at the program and business unit level
• Lead risk development sessions with small teams and lead program-level risk decision meetings
• Ensure extremely high-quality information and data is documented in each risk
• Develop filters and dashboards using JIRA & Confluence to inform priority and need for action
• Analyze and report on trends and patterns in risk and opportunity management data to inform and support continuous process and tools improvement
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for risk and opportunity management to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to share best practices and ensure the risk process provides our high-value to our teams
• Conduct regular risk and opportunity management training sessions for engineering and program management teams to enhance their understanding and proficiency in these areas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field
• 10+ years of system development/integration experience, preferably in aerospace or complicated technical systems, including some aspect of new product development
• A track record of successful risk management in complex, high-profile aerospace projects, demonstrating the ability to drive strategic risk decisions and achieve favorable outcomes
• Expertise in risk management standards, methodologies, and state-of-the-art tools
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, particularly in the context of spaceflight applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop effective mitigation plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions, mentor team members, and engage with stakeholders at various levels
• Demonstrated ability to pull teams together to solve problems
• The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while contributing to a team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Atlassian Products (JIRA & Confluence
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Liquid rocket engine or propulsion system development experience
• Strong mechanical or fluids systems design or analysis fundamentals
• Experience with program or project management
• Expertise with state-of-the art risk management tools and software
• Experience with Tableau
• Experience with effective risk management tools and software
• Experience with database queries, such as SQL
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulatory requirements and standards for space missions, such as NASA Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM) guidelines or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for commercial spaceflight.
• Knowledge of spaceflight industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $146,645-$205,302

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $146,645-$205,302

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 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 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.

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.

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 Opportunity

Blue 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 here.

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