Systems Engineer Iii – Risk Management, Rocket Engines

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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!

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.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Lead risk and opportunity management for one or more rocket engine programs
• Identify relationships between risks to ensure effective risk mitigation
• Coach teams in characterizing program risks and developing mitigation plans
• Support the development and documentation of mitigation plans
• Monitor progress of mitigation plans throughout the program lifecycle
• Lead risk review boards at integrated product team and program levels
• Facilitate discussions and seek to understand the purpose behind identified risks
• Collaborate with risk managers and key stakeholders to improve processes, tools, and training
• Improve metrics and reporting systems to provide valuable insights into risk posture
• Contribute to the development and sustainment of a strong risk management culture

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of system development / integration experience, preferably in aerospace or complicated technical systems, including some aspect of new product development
• Familiarity with structured risk management plans and risk monitoring
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels, including external customers
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a US citizen or national, US permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the US as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum of 2+ years of direct Risk Management experience
• Experience with Confluence & JIRA
• Experience with Tableau

Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.