New Glenn System Engineering - Certification

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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

At Blue Origin, we envision a future of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost launch vehicles and space systems within a culture of safety and collaboration. Join our diverse team of innovators and problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will work on launch vehicles, launch facility systems and in-space vehicles for the New Glenn Program. You will work across stages and associated subsystems to support integrated solutions to achieve our vision of “millions of people living and working in space.”  You will support all certification efforts on the New Glenn (NG) program, including the internal Program led certification and leveraging the data developed to enable external government agency certification of the New Glenn system allowing the program to fly critical payloads for our government customers.  Tasks will include planning and execution of all aspects of certification and demonstrating compliance to our customers. You will provide leadership in mitigating, tracking, and providing, status for key certification risks.  You will assist in the development of an integrated approach to achieving NG certification for lower-level component qualification to system level certification. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and attention to details towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Successful candidates will contribute directly to establishing and continuously improving the program level processes and in developing the implementation and execution strategy.  You will be responsible for monitoring/managing the qualification and certification progress and coordinating program level certification events. You will also be directly responsible for providing necessary certification document and support to demonstrate compliance with the USSF National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program certification requirements. Integration and coordinate among various stakeholders (Blue Origin internal and external government) on a wide array of qualification and certification activities and issues is essential for success.  Lastly, you must have the adaptability and flexibility to perform at a high-level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be a respected team member!  Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• 5+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry development and integration preferably with launch vehicles and associated subsystems or spacecraft
• Familiarity with the government (e.g. Space Force, NASA) certification of launch vehicle and industry standards
• Knowledge of design certification and mission certification process
• Ability to work effectively in teams with a demonstrated track record of good communication, execution, and coordination skills
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong track record of extreme product ownership
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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:

• Experience with hardware or software qualification process
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
• Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (e.g. Windchill) and Requirements Management tools (DOORS NG)
• Working knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies, including verification and validation
• Exhibit excellent judgement and be comfortable making high-quality and high-velocity decisions