GS2 Engine integration lead

About the role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical integration of the engine to the GS2 stage, including all fluid and structural interfaces.
• Define, develop, and maintain engine–vehicle Interface Control Documents (ICDs), ensuring alignment across BE‑3U and GS2 stakeholders.
• Develop and manage system- and subsystem-level specifications for BE‑3U/GS2 interfaces (fluid, structural, electrical, and avionics as needed).
• Lead the design and integration of fluid interfaces (propellant, pressurization, purge, vent, and drain) between engine and stage, including line routing, manifolds, and valves.
• Cook uploads loads, environments, and interface requirements with analysis teams (structures, dynamics, thermal, and fluids) and incorporate results into ICDs and specs.
• Support test planning and test execution for BE‑3U/GS2 integrated testing (component, subsystem, and system-level), including test configurations and data review.
• Drive resolution of interface and design changes via structured change control, including updates to ICDs, specs, and configuration baselines.
• Provide clear technical communication (presentations, review packages, and trade studies) to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in propulsion, launch vehicle, or complex aerospace system integration.
• Experience with fluid systems (cryogenic propellants, pressurization, or pneumatic systems) and structural interfaces in propulsion or vehicle applications.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing ICDs, requirements, or specifications for complex hardware.
• Proficiency with engineering tools for CAD, drawings, and requirements management (e.g., Creo/Windchill, DOORS/Jama, or equivalent).
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and driving closure on interface issues across organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience integrating rocket engines with launch vehicle stages or similar propulsion–structure systems.
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic oxygen and hydrogen systems, including ground test or flight hardware.
• Experience with structural loads, dynamic environments, and test-correlation for engine or stage attachments.
• Experience in configuration management and formal change processes for ICDs and specifications.

Skills

• Technical expertise in propulsion and launch vehicle integration.
• Strong proficiency in engineering tools for CAD, drawings, and requirements management.
• Experience with fluid systems and structural interfaces in propulsion or vehicle applications.
• Ability to lead and resolve interface issues across multidisciplinary teams.

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%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Pay

For CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
Other Site Ranges May Differ

Schedule

Not specified