Lunar AI Engineer

Application close date :

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit which develops Blue Origins Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As a Lunar AI Engineer you will accelerate Blue Origins mission by driving AI / ML strategy adoption and deployment across highly specialized engineering and program this role you will lead the creation and coordination of a network of existing and new AI tools and agents across Lunar vehicles and Core Component teams. You will evangelize advanced AI tools and processes identify opportunities for AI-enabled acceleration and oversee implementation while mitigating technology risks and ensuring alignment with program objectives.

A successful candidate...

Communicates and translates complex AI / ML concepts into actionable projects

Strategically targets and decomposes ambiguous challenges into solvable AI opportunities

Demonstrates AI value through clear KPIs adoption trends and productivity gains

Accelerates adoption through partnerships and demonstrated successes becoming a trusted advisor for AI-enabled solutions

Key Responsibilities :

Partner with Lunar leadership to define and execute an AI / ML strategythat accelerates Lunar programs and lowers the cost of access to space

Lead a Lunar AI community of practice to identify and de-risk forward-thinking AI deployments for future mission capabilities

Accelerate training and upskilling through structured onboarding programs certification paths and targeted workshops to bring the entire organizationnot just early adoptersup to speed on practical AI use

Embed directly with Lunar teams to identify high-value use cases architect custom solutions and ensure deployments follow best practices

Contribute to technical solutions involving LLM MCP and NLP models; develop scalable reliable and repeatable templates for adoption

Evaluate and orchestrate emerging AI technologies pilot promising tools and lead the organizational change efforts required to adopt them at scale

Serve as primary liaison with Enterprise AI efforts to ensure Lunars needs shape platform development

Travel 1-2 times per quarter to Lunar sites conferences and seminars

Minimum Qualifications :

Extreme passion for AI / ML as an enabler in complex product development

B.S. in Engineering Computer Science or STEM field

5 years in relevant engineering with space launch vehicle and / or in-space systems experience across disciplines (requirements design analysis manufacturing testing integration)

Strong understanding of AI and ML techniques (supervised unsupervised generative semi-supervised self-supervised approaches)

Familiarity with industry tools : GPT LLMs MCP Agents Windchill / Creo Jama

Demonstrated track record leading project teams to deliver complex engineering projects

Proven ability to build and lead communities of practice and deliver clear communication to senior and executive leaders

Preferred Qualifications :

M.S. in computer science math data science or STEM field

2 years creating and / or working on ML / NLP / LLM / MCP solutions

Experience utilizing LLM fundamentals ML Frameworks and Deep Learning techniques

Experience with MLOps and deployment via GitLab AWS Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with Agile IMP-level scheduling systems engineering and risk / configuration / requirements management

Hands-on experience with the development lifecycle of launch vehicles and / or lunar lander systems

Compensation Range for :

CO applicants is $107707.00-$150789.45;WA applicants is $117498.00-$164497.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions : Blues 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 10001 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

Benefits

Benefits 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.

Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 107707 - 150789