Blue Ring Space Element Systems Development 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. 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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

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.

  

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will lead the system definition and integration efforts for systems development as part our Blue Ring Spacecraft Systems Engineering team. This position reports to the Systems Engineering Sr Director for the space mobility product line. You will be responsible for leading the spacecraft integration with external systems in close collaboration with the Systems Architect. You will work with all program interfaces including Assembly, Integration, & Test (AI&T), Mission Management, Launch Vehicle, Payloads, and Mission Operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development of multiple spacecraft into the overall space mobility system architecture.

• Coordinate trade studies at the system level resulting in future capabilities and block upgrades.

• Support the System Architect in new business development, interfacing with potential customers and Blue Origin leadership.

• Work with the program’s Chief Engineer to ensure compliance with design standards, processes, and general best practices.

• Author proposals based on knowledge of spacecraft capabilities and functions.

• Manage technical performance measures for the overall vehicle.

• Coordinate gated program reviews and drive subsequent actions to closure.

• Apply a variety of technical principles and tools in Systems Engineering such as CONOPs development, requirements analysis, and interface definition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field.

• Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and experience in multiple system lifecycle phases.

• Successful candidates in this role typically have 8+ years of related experience in the design, development, and flight test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft.

• Experience developing an integrated system with depth in one or more spacecraft subsystems, and/or system design and integration.

• Experience in definition of space system requirements and concept definitions that span a broad range of mission objectives.

• Demonstrated leadership principles.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 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.

• Active US Government TS clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S degree in Systems Engineering

• Spacecraft level integration and test experience

• Experience with modern requirements management database tools and techniques

• Experience with modeling in SysML, or familiarity with DoDAF

• Familiarity with INCOSE standards and best practices

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

Other site ranges may differ

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,