Systems Engineer III (Remote Sensing Systems Architecture)

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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. Were 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.

Systems Engineer III (Remote Sensing Systems Architecture)

Blue National Security Special Programs Mission Engineering & Architecture

The role is part of the Blue National Security business unit which is focused on delivering advanced space-based capabilities in support of national security missions. Within the Special Programs organization this team operates at the forefront of mission engineering and architecture developing next-generation space systems that address the most demanding and consequential challenges in the defense domain.

Special Mentions

Relocation assistance is available for this position

This role may be performed from any of Blue Origins primary U.S. locations including but not limited to: Kent WA; Denver CO; Huntsville AL; Reston VA; Los Angeles CA

Travel expectation: up to 10%

This is an individual contributor role

An active TS//SCI security clearance is required prior to start

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and maintain system-level requirements for advanced space-based sensing systems ensuring traceability from mission objectives through subsystem specifications

Conduct architecture trade studies to evaluate design alternatives performance margins and technical feasibility across competing system concepts

Author and review key systems engineering artifacts including Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) System Requirements Documents (SRDs) Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including payload spacecraft bus ground systems and mission operations to ensure end-to-end system coherence and performance closure

Support design review cycles and provide technical inputs to program milestones and decision gates

Perform RF system performance assessments link budget analyses and system-level sensitivity studies relevant to space-based sensing architectures

Engage with government customers and mission partners to understand operational needs and translate them into actionable system requirements and performance specifications

Support risk identification mitigation planning and technical performance measurement (TPM) tracking throughout the program lifecycle

Contribute to the development of program-level technical documentation white papers and briefings for internal and external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering Physics or a related technical discipline

5 years of experience in systems engineering within the aerospace defense or national security domain

Demonstrated experience developing and managing system-level requirements using requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS Jama or equivalent)

Experience with space-based RF sensing or surveillance system architectures

Familiarity with Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) or Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) signal processing concepts and their implications on system design

Experience with RF or sensing system performance analysis including link budgets system noise figure and coverage/revisit analysis

Familiarity with systems engineering processes and standards (e.g. NASA/DoD SE frameworks MIL-STD-499 or equivalent)

Experience supporting formal design reviews and generating associated technical artifacts

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and present to varying audiences

Active TS//SCI security clearance

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

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field

Experience with radar system performance modeling tools (e.g. MATLAB STK or custom simulation environments)

Familiarity with space environment effects on RF systems including ionospheric propagation and thermal environment impacts on system performance

Prior experience working within a Special Programs or classified program environment

Experience interfacing with DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) customers

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $121023.00 - $169432.20 CO applicants is $110938.00 - $155312.85 WA applicants is $121023.00 - $169432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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 sex 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 Know Your Rights please see here.

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