Principal Mission Systems Architect

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. We’re 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!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

The position is within the In-Space Systems organization reporting to the Mission Engineering & Architecture organization. In this role, you will be accountable for driving future In-Space Systems programs and architectures by providing technical evaluation of new business opportunities and markets as well as supporting the System Architecture team executing current programs. You will provide mission systems architecture and engineering expertise and lead a team of specialty engineering professionals to shape In-Space Systems’ future programs & space system architectures. You will collaborate closely with both In-Space Systems leadership and Blue Origin’s Strategy, Marketing, and Sales (SMS) teams to support Blue Origin’s vision and support our strong customer base to grow the business and reinforce Blue Origin’s position as a leader in National Security, Commercial, and Civil space systems. This role will be focused on national security space.

The selected candidate requires strong mission systems architecture and engineering experience, as well as excellent collaboration skills to work across multiple teams and business areas within In-Space Systems and across Blue Origin. This position requires 15+ years’ experience with advanced spacecraft design and mission architecture development must have strong experience in capture management and proposal evaluation, writing, and support. Requires experience leading a small, agile team in a dynamic environment. Deep understanding of government space system mission areas and architectures as well as a broad range of payload types and payload phenomenologies is required. You will contribute to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical judgement and competence, and a passion for the highest technical standards partnering with the business unit and engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk.

Responsibilities:

As the Mission Architect for In-Space Systems, you will focus on pre-contract Mission Architecture and Mission Systems Engineering work and conduct funded studies for customers. You will work with other payload experts, mission analysis, modeling & simulation engineers, communications & network architects, ground systems architects, and systems engineers. You will be the key technical interface between the In-Space Systems team and SMS teams to provide technical and proposal support to evaluate new business opportunities and assess current and future markets to grow the business. Additionally, you will provide surge support to our systems architecture team to execute current programs. You will help inform future technology and product line roadmaps.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, experience, and dedication to quality to support our customers’ critical missions. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. in an engineering-related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of advanced spacecraft mission architecture, development, or analysis experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of US Government space systems and space system architectures.
• Demonstrated expertise across broad civil, commercial, and national security mission areas and customer bases.
• Strong experience evaluating and writing technical proposals for new business opportunities.
• Previous experience with spacecraft product lines and multi-payload spacecraft is strongly preferred.
• Highly organized teammate with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record to operate with cohesive and effective teams and drive rapid decision making within those teams.
• Experience with development in mission and safety-critical environments.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing & Cost.
• Ability to travel and/or temporary duty in support of growing tempos of production and operations.
• Current TS//SCI security clearance eligibility is required.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $164,682.00-$