Senior Payload Accommodations Engineer - In-Space Systems

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.

This role works across the Payload Accommodation subsystem and supports integrated solutions to achieve our vision of “millions of people living and working in space.” This individual will apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas. Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting: requirements analysis and traceability; functional analysis; systems analysis; safety analysis; technical performance monitoring; development of specialty engineering strategic approaches (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability); and system product lifecycle processes. 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to increase accessibility to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided (WA position)
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Serve as customer-facing point-of-contact and technical advocate for one or more payloads through the full payload lifecycle (execution of contract through payload integration and launch) 

• Support the development, allocation, and verification of requirements 

• Assist with the development of systems engineering processes and tools, ensure consistent implementation, and serve in a system integration capacity, working with multi-discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, Physics 

• 8+ years of proven experience in systems engineering principles and execution 

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Payload accommodation 

• Spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing 

• Launch vehicles 

• Experience with project or program management 

• Enjoys a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment 

• Possess skills in strategic system thinking, excellent written and oral communication skills, proactive in moving the program forward through team collaborations to achieve timely decisions, ability to earn trust, and maintain positive and professional relationships 

• Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies

• Active or ability to acquire/renew Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph 

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in a relevant technical field 

• 12+ years of experience 

• Expertise i