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Blue Origin
Vehicle Requirements and Design Parameters Lead - Lunar Permanence
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What they do
A Mechanical Product Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of a new product, with specific reference to the mechanical function of the final product. May also be partially responsible for engineering of materials, graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
$70,819 / year median in Florida
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Job Description
Vehicle Requirements and Design Parameters Lead - Lunar Permanence Blue Origin $110,938.00-$169,432.20 life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options United States, Florida, Merritt Island 8082 Space Commerce Way (Show on map) Aug 10, 2026 Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As the Vehicle Requirements and Design Parameters Lead for the MK1 Lunar Lander Vehicle Engineering team, you will be a program leader defining and developing the requirements and design for the system, developing the processes and strategies for managing specifications, design parameters, interfaces, and technical performance measures for the vehicle. Your passion, expertise, and skills will impact the design, development, and integration of the spacecraft and mission success. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Define requirements and design processes and strategies, including the tools and infrastructure required to execute your vision
Own the vehicle requirements specification, vehicle design parameters, and technical performance measures
Own the vehicle product and specification tree
Own the vehicle design and construction standards requirements
Understand and assess impacts of vehicle design trades against requirements, parameters, and budgets
Review and approve vehicle design and requirement changes
Define the configuration and change control processes for controlling and managing design parameters, interfaces, budgets, and requirements
Manage the definition of interface requirements, ICDs, and their verification
Understand and define the relationships and traceability between requirements, design parameters, technical budgets, ICDs, program plans, and technical performance measures
Develop and execute plans for completing requirements and design products, coordinating across Integrated Product Teams
Perform compliance and traceability assessments and be able to report key metrics and issues effectively to program leadership and stakeholders Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or related field
5+ years of engineering experience performing activities such as requirements definition, design criteria definition, traceability, interface definition, design documentation, integration, verification, and validation
Detailed knowledge of space systems design and requirements
Ability to lead and coordinate requirements and design products across stakeholders and experts from varying engineering fields
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information effectively
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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 Experience leading technical reviews for a complex spaceflight or aviation system
Experience with design and construction standards for space systems
Experience with lunar, deep space, or planetary missions
Expertise with requirements management and systems engineering tools Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 Other site ranges may differ Culture 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 an 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. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
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