Blue Origin
Engines AI Program Execution & Design Implementation Lead
Blue Origin, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Engines AI Program Execution & Design Implementation Lead
Blue Origin
Application close date: ongoing.
Overview At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems.
Key Responsibilities
Own the AI/ML strategy for Engines program execution, including engine design optimization.
Collaborate with program leaders to understand current business problems & explain how AI/ML‑aligned tools provide appropriate technical solutions.
Understand the depth & breadth of technologies available to Blue Engines, advocate targeted AI/ML adoption & work with BU/program/ESE&I SME stakeholders to ensure these technologies are developed/matured based on transparent stack‑ranked program‑aligned value criteria.
Partner with stakeholders to deliver established methods/workflows & mentor engineers in appropriate AI/ML usage to realize the benefits of these methods/workflows.
Partner across Blue Origin BUs & supporting Functions to share use cases showcasing the benefits of AI/ML adoption. Actively share learnings and best practices across Blue.
Maintain a very high level of familiarity with AI technologies/best practices applicable to Blue Engines. This includes AI industry engagement and attending seminars/conferences as appropriate to maintain leading‑edge knowledge aligned to the Engines business.
Research, identify, assess, and validate emerging technologies to continuously increase the team’s ML and AI capabilities.
Where appropriate, write code that supports implementation of NLP & LLM models and algorithms. Develop best practices to ensure high quality, scalability, and reliability – and mentor Engines personnel in these established best practices.
Work within the Engines Agile environment to deliver fast‑paced solutions that meet the needs of the business.
Maintain appropriate metrics on AI/ML adoption/usage within the Engines BU.
Travel as appropriate 1‑2 times per quarter to Blue sites, conferences, seminars.
Minimum Qualifications
Extreme passion for using AI/ML as an enabler in a complex product development environment.
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or STEM/technical field.
8+ years of experience in a relevant engineering field, with significant experience in design & development of rocket propulsion systems, including knowledge across relevant engineering disciplines, including requirements, design, analysis, manufacturing, testing and vehicle integration.
Solid understanding of leading‑edge AI, statistical and machine learning (ML) techniques; experience with supervised, unsupervised, generative, semi‑supervised, self‑supervised modeling approaches.
Familiarity with industry‑leading tools in both the AI/ML & rocket engine design/development domains: GPT, LLM, ANSYS, aPriori, Jules, Windchill/Creo.
Proven track record of leading and managing teams to deliver complex rocket engine system/ component designs.
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters or PhD in CS, Physics, Math, Engineering, or other STEM fields.
Ability to deploy solutions using tools such as GitLab, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and familiarity with visualization tools like Plotly/Dash, Javascript/D3/Go.js, and Streamlit. Comfortable working with both structured and unstructured data; experience with SQL, REST APIs, and custom scripting.
Experience with Agile, IMP‑level scheduling, risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes.
Hands‑on experience with the development lifecycle of propulsion components and systems.
Compensation Range
WA applicants: $140,959.00 – $197,342.25.
Other site ranges may differ.
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%, 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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
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.
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.
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 and dedicated workforce. 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Application close date: ongoing.
Overview At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems.
Key Responsibilities
Own the AI/ML strategy for Engines program execution, including engine design optimization.
Collaborate with program leaders to understand current business problems & explain how AI/ML‑aligned tools provide appropriate technical solutions.
Understand the depth & breadth of technologies available to Blue Engines, advocate targeted AI/ML adoption & work with BU/program/ESE&I SME stakeholders to ensure these technologies are developed/matured based on transparent stack‑ranked program‑aligned value criteria.
Partner with stakeholders to deliver established methods/workflows & mentor engineers in appropriate AI/ML usage to realize the benefits of these methods/workflows.
Partner across Blue Origin BUs & supporting Functions to share use cases showcasing the benefits of AI/ML adoption. Actively share learnings and best practices across Blue.
Maintain a very high level of familiarity with AI technologies/best practices applicable to Blue Engines. This includes AI industry engagement and attending seminars/conferences as appropriate to maintain leading‑edge knowledge aligned to the Engines business.
Research, identify, assess, and validate emerging technologies to continuously increase the team’s ML and AI capabilities.
Where appropriate, write code that supports implementation of NLP & LLM models and algorithms. Develop best practices to ensure high quality, scalability, and reliability – and mentor Engines personnel in these established best practices.
Work within the Engines Agile environment to deliver fast‑paced solutions that meet the needs of the business.
Maintain appropriate metrics on AI/ML adoption/usage within the Engines BU.
Travel as appropriate 1‑2 times per quarter to Blue sites, conferences, seminars.
Minimum Qualifications
Extreme passion for using AI/ML as an enabler in a complex product development environment.
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or STEM/technical field.
8+ years of experience in a relevant engineering field, with significant experience in design & development of rocket propulsion systems, including knowledge across relevant engineering disciplines, including requirements, design, analysis, manufacturing, testing and vehicle integration.
Solid understanding of leading‑edge AI, statistical and machine learning (ML) techniques; experience with supervised, unsupervised, generative, semi‑supervised, self‑supervised modeling approaches.
Familiarity with industry‑leading tools in both the AI/ML & rocket engine design/development domains: GPT, LLM, ANSYS, aPriori, Jules, Windchill/Creo.
Proven track record of leading and managing teams to deliver complex rocket engine system/ component designs.
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters or PhD in CS, Physics, Math, Engineering, or other STEM fields.
Ability to deploy solutions using tools such as GitLab, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and familiarity with visualization tools like Plotly/Dash, Javascript/D3/Go.js, and Streamlit. Comfortable working with both structured and unstructured data; experience with SQL, REST APIs, and custom scripting.
Experience with Agile, IMP‑level scheduling, risk management, configuration management, requirements management processes.
Hands‑on experience with the development lifecycle of propulsion components and systems.
Compensation Range
WA applicants: $140,959.00 – $197,342.25.
Other site ranges may differ.
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%, 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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
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.
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.
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 and dedicated workforce. 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blue Origin by 2x.
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