Aerospace Systems Engineer III

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 position resides within the Space Systems Development (SSD) organization. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

As part of a collaborative team of specialists and engineers, you will work together to assess and define coordinated, system-level solutions for spaceflight vehicles. Your technical expertise will be essential in leading activities throughout the development lifecycle, such as vehicle integration, risk management, certification, safety, and reliability. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and compatibility with requirements. We are seeking someone who is passionate about our mission and vision and can bring their leadership skills and dedication to ensure safe spaceflight.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead vehicle systems engineering and integration (SE&I) activities and own products in accordance with tailored standards and practices
• Develop, mature, and / or manage requirements, interfaces, Concept of Operations, technical budgets (mass, power, link, etc.), verification artifacts (test/qualification plans, analysis reports, inspection reports, compliance matrices, etc.)
• Coordinate consistent System Safety products for the vehicle and own system safety products
• Support and assist in leading major programmatic design, mission readiness / operational reviews
• Provide mentoring and technical leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or related technical field
• Testbed, Assembly, Integration & Test (A&IT), or Assembly, Test and Launch Operations (ATLO) experience
• Spaceflight hardware build and integration experience with depth in one or more subsystems (propulsion, structures, electrical power systems, avionics, mechanisms, thermal protection system, communications, descent systems)
• Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices and experience rightsizing for rapid development/experimental programs
• Experience with spacecraft development, launch vehicle integration, and/or human spaceflight certification
• Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time
• Ability to communicate, work effectively, and lead diverse multi-functional technical teams through project execution and coordination
• Participate in and lead technical and programmatic customer interactions that require your expertise
• Ability to earn trust, maintain and build positive and professional relationships, practice humility, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful candidates will typically have 6+ years of engineering and project management experience across the lifecycle of human spaceflight vehicles
• Successful candidates will typically have a M.S. degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or other technical field
• Experience setting the technical direction for vehicle-level development and leading a program through the development lifecycle
• Experience with system definition methods and tools (state diagrams, functional block diagrams, interface control documents)
• Experience mentoring and educating junior employees on systems engineering products, processes, and methods
• Experience as a vehicle integration or systems lead engineer
• Strong understanding of aerospace safety-critical systems development
• Experience with collaboration and configuration management tools: Confluence, JIRA, Windchill.
• Experience with requirements development and management tools (DOORS NG, Jama)
• Experience with Design for X (where X is the variable that represents any aspect of a product's producibility such as Manufacturability, Assembly, Cost, Reliability, Reusability, etc.)

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00

Other site ranges may differ

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

Inclusivity Statement

Don’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 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.

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.

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 Opportunity

Blue 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 here.

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