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Blue Origin LLC Fuel Cell Stack Electrochemical Engineer Senior - Lunar Permanence in Seattle, Washington

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 Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 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. You will work directly with NASA as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. 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! Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 25% of the time Interviews will include a technical assessment Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead multi-year plans to increase technical performance, improve reliability, and bring down cost of fuel cell stacks for space-rated power systems Act as the principal investigator and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for fuel cell development activities funded internally and/or contracted through NASA Research Centers. Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to Fuel Cell Senior Manager and Lunar business unit management. Work directly with the Fuel Cell Senior Manager to recommend new project initiatives, supplier relationships, and technology maturation strategies. Work directly with the Fuel Cell team leadership to implement these items on funded programs. Lead fuel cell stack architecture trades, test data analysis, and electrochemical model development Define test campaigns that meet overall technology maturation objectives Define specialized facilities and equipment to complete technology maturation activities Manage budgets, schedules, WBS, and program plans to ensure development hardware is delivered to support various tasks Select appropriate partnerships with suppliers that complement in-house capabilities Oversee hands-on fuel cell stack testing in-house, at suppliers, and at government facilities Author and present technical memos that convey technology maturation progress to senior leadership Work with suppliers and internal teams at Blue Origin to procure flight hardware Work in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. Minimum Qualifications B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, or related technical subject areas 8+ years of experience in fuel cell research, development, and testing 2+ years of experience in project/portfolio/program management Experience leading multidisciplinary technology development projects, including leading requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost In depth understanding of fuel cell stack electrochemistry, material selection, thermodynamics, fluids, and mechanical engineering principles. Experience gathering and usi

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