Aerospace Systems Engineer II

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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.

The role is part of the Blue National Systems (BNS) business unit which is focused on development manufacturing and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. Our flagship platform Blue Ring is a versatile multi-mission spacecraft designed to provide in-space transportation hosting and mission management services. Blue Ring can support a wide range of payloads and missions across multiple orbital regimes offering customers flexible on-orbit infrastructure for logistics servicing and data relay. Our systems support a growing range of missions including NASA missions to destinations such as the Moon and Mars as well as other national security and commercial space efforts. As part of a hardworking team of engineers you will apply your broad multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge skills and methods to help ensure our spacecraft satisfies the needs of our customers through rigorous systems engineering practices. As part of our Blue Ring Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team you will help ensure that requirements system designs and operations are shaped to meet program needs. You will assist in the definition and verification of system requirements interfaces architecture and CONOPs. Finally you will work with program interfaces including Assembly Integration & Test (AI&T) Payloads Launch Vehicle and Mission Operations.

The position requires strong collaboration within the SEIT team and across the entire this fast-paced and dynamic environment you will contribute to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership technical competence and judgement and a commitment to the highest technical standards.

Special Mentions:

• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Experience and familiarity with flight & ground software desired

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with the programs Lead Systems Engineer to ensure compliance with design standards processes and general best practices.
• Apply a variety of technical principles and tools in Systems Engineering such as CONOPs development requirements definition and analysis and interface definition.
• Decompose high-level requirements into lower-level system architecture system design requirements and functional block diagrams.
• Work with subsystems to ensure proper requirements definition verification and validation plans consistency with system and mission objectives.
• Coordinate with specialty engineering functions in support of subsystem development teams.
• Oversee verification and validation strategies plans and processes to ensure software and hardware components and the integrated spacecraft subsystems will meet system requirements and mission goals.
• Create and oversee the execution of test plans procedures and generation of results reports.
• Collaborate with other program elements (I&T ground systems flight operations mission management and systems architecture) to understand their needs and create holistic solutions.
• Identify and assist in the management of technical schedule and cost risks.
• Work with the flight software team to resolve implementation issues review the software development processes link their development to requirements and needed functional behaviors.
• Assist in the planning and development of system-level verification methods and events.
• Support and collaborate with the Assembly Integration and Test team in developing test procedures and scripts.
• Support integration activities on the floor in the spacecraft assembly facility.
• Assist with proposals based on knowledge of spacecraft capabilities and functions including those supporting NASA lunar and Mars exploration efforts.
• Manage technical performance measures for the overall vehicle.
• Participate in gated program reviews and drive subsequent actions to closure.
• Drive process improvements with a sense of ownership and urgency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Electrical or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering preferably in the space industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and experience in multiple system lifecycle phases.
• Successful candidates in this role typically have 5 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Domain experience with spacecraft system and subsystem functions interfaces and communication protocols (i.e. serial 1553 Ethernet embedded software etc.)
• Experience defining and performing complex trade studies
• Experience with design development and certification of spaceflight systems
• Experience with logical and physical architecture definition and decomposition
• Experience using hardware or software testbeds and lab environments for software and system verification

Base Pay Range for:

VA applicants is $99201.00 - $138880.35 CO applicants is $90934.00 - $127307.25 WA applicants is $99201.00 - $138880.35

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.

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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.

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Required Experience:

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