Systems Cost 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 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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will impact the development and implementation of a lifecycle cost strategy and process that influences engine design, analysis, manufacture, test, and operations for a portfolio of diverse engine development programs. In this role, you will impact design teams through proactive prediction of cost impacts and uncertainty based on design maturity and develop trade and analysis tools which will enable early decision-making. Using data from a variety of sources, you will be able to validate and update assumptions and tools to inform future process/data updates. As a thought leader for the business unit, your insights will help guide sustainable development and operations for years to come.

In this role, you will partner with program, finance, engineering and production teams to deliver rocket engines that meet life cycle cost requirements. Through this engagement, you will:

• Directly impact Blue's mission to radically reduce the cost of access to space

• Contribute to the definition and analysis of rocket engine cost requirements and allocations and then implement phase-specific control through the use of non-weight-based cost forecasts and estimations

• Deeply understand designs and assign cost uncertainties based on design/analysis maturity, mass optimization strategy, manufacturing methods, etc., and operationalize these strategies through tool and process development

• Manage cost growth risk and opportunities; help teams develop mitigation plans throughout the product lifecycle

• Develop tools and training to facilitate learning among team members

• Aggregate cost data into easy-to-read reports for program leaders and design teams

• Build and maintain cost tools and databases, ensuring Blue colleagues have access to updated and authoritative value metrics for their parts, assemblies and commodities.

• Track status of critical data using technical performance measure (TPM) charts

• Develop approaches/tools to track cost predictions and comparison to actuals, including uncertainties and margins. Lead development of standard practices and general procedures for engine cost management and sustainment.

• Coordinate with programs and specialists to create logical process models of manufacturing processes for use in design decisions.

• Engage with other cost and data managers, manufacturing engineers, and enterprise software specialists to continuously improve enterprise tools and processes.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, software engineering or a relevant technical degree

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in aerospace design, manufacture, testing, and/or analysis

• 3+ years of progressive experience with cost engineering and/or supply chain

• Proficiency in query creation (SQL, power Query, etc)

• Experience developing and updating cost models and cost estimates using both parametric and non-parametric methods

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control

• Extensive computer and database skills including MS Excel, MS Access, MATLAB, and CAD (Creo preferred)

• Ability to solve a variety of complex problems using analytical methods, simulation, and hands-on experimental testing

• 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

• Detailed knowledge of liquid rocket engines

• Experience developing a cost savings strategy and program

• Experience with cost control processes, including identifying and resolving threats and opportunities

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $120,060-$168,084

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

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