Fuel Cell Stack Electrochemical Engineer Sr- Lunar Permanence
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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!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
a Fuel Cell Stack Electrochemical Engineer, you will be responsible
for the complete life cycle of the fuel cell stack within the
integrated fuel cell assembly from concept definition, interfaces,
conceptual design, detailed design, component development,
assembly, verification, and operation on the moon. As a part of the
Lunar Fuel Cell team, you may work on multiple programs at
different stages of maturity to support all fuel cell power system
needs in the Lunar business unit.You will work directly with NASA
and our National Team Partners 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!Responsibilities:
- Own design and development of fuel cell stack component within
the integrated fuel cell assembly, including MEA design
specification, procurement, testing, and manufacturing.
- Responsible for development of fuel cell components, performing
fuel cell operability trades and analysis of test data, developing
electrochemical models, and defining verification and validation
plans for new technology developments
- Define requirements and drive design decisions to meet mission
objectives and satisfy requirements while balancing cost, schedule,
and risk.
- Work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify and
procure components. Manage suppliers to procure, fabricate, and
install flight hardware.
- Collaborate with other vehicle subsystems to ensure thorough
and accurate documentation of components and assemblies.
- Create test plans and run testing and qualification of
components.
- Stay abreast of all external fuel cell and fuel cell process
concepts and technology developments.
- Mentor newer and less knowledgeable employees in the higher
technologies of the field
- Perform root cause investigations associated with any component
failures.
- Effectively communicate development status, risks, and
challenges to management.
- Work in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment,
contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal
leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.
- Write cogent and succinct technical memos and devise
innovative, intuitive, and delightful ways to visualize
quantitative information.Qualifications:
- Subject matter expert in fuel cell stack and component
development
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, or related
technical subject areas
- 5+ years of relevant experience in fuel cell stack and
component research, development and/or testing
- Detailed understanding of fuel cell technologies and their
applications
- Exposure to component design, material selection,
manufacturing, electrochemistry and thermodynamics
- Detailed understanding of catalytic redox chemistry
- Experience with instrumentation hardware and diagnosis of
thermal, fluidic, and electrochemical aspects of technology.
Thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals in these
fields.
- Experience gathering and using data to anchor and develop
analytical methods
- Experience working in a lab and test environment and familiar
with various testing equipment and tools and operating test
stations using LabVIEW or similar programs
- Strong safety mentality and experience
- Experience with interpreting and generating Piping and
Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Familiarity with fluid system hardware including valves,
regulators, and pumps for gaseous fluid systems
- Familiarity with thermal system hardware such as pumps, cold
plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, and semi-passive
devices like sensors and heaters
- Familiarity with the principles, concepts, and methods of
systems engineering such as concept development, requirement
definition, design solution definition, design reviews,
implementation, integration, verification and validation,
qualification, commissioning, and operations
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work
environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed
technical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication
skills.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.Desired:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in electrochemical product
development
- Experience in developing and testing technically complex
products such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, automotive
engines/powertrains, power generation, renewables
- Experience in the specification and development of membrane
electrode assemblies (MEAs) or electrolyte material
development
- Experience in aerospace industry
- Familiarity with technology maturation of components from bench
testing through flight proven hardware
- Familiarity with standard fabrication, installation, and
quality control techniques of piping systems (tube stock, fittings,
connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
- Familiarity with aerospace materials and treatments
- Experience with Creo and Windchill PLM
- Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS,
Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation
- Experience with agile project managementDon'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.Compensation range for onsite WA applicants is
$156,911-$219,674Compensation range for onsite CA applicants is
$156,911-$219,674Other site ranges may differInclusivity
StatementDon'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
RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive
information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please
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