Payload Integration Engineer III

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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!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn a single-configuration heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit geostationary transfer orbit cislunar and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small passionate and accomplished team of experts you will be the Orbital Launch Site point of contact for spacecraft customers and manufacturers during launch campaigns for New will be responsible for supporting mission analysis design and spacecraft launch operations. You will be responsible for generating mission-unique documentation required for planning approvals processing and post-flight position will involve coordination with Mission Management Marketing Customer Experience design engineers systems engineers and other disciplines during the mission proposal as well as integration phase. You will also be responsible for coordinating requirements with all disciplines on the launch site operations team. Other responsibilities will initially include processing flight hardware performing spacecraft mate and encapsulation transport mate to the launch vehicle and integrated testing.

Responsibilities:

• Function as launch site focal point for spacecraft interface requirements (IRD ICD etc.) evaluation and proposing edits to the Mission Integrator and Mission Manager.
• Participate in generating or evaluating proposals for primary secondary co-manifested or rideshare payloads
• Perform thorough technical assessments of proposed internal and external payload interface requirements to understand the impacts to the launch site
• Evaluate or contribute to validation planning for payloads
• Capture and implement launch system upgrades/changes to support mechanical electrical pneumatic thermal and shock environments contamination and communication requirements for a broad variety of spacecraft types including crewed systems
• Work directly with Mission Management leadership to generate proposals and requirement verification planning for primary and secondary payloads (co-manifested or rideshare payloads) while working with launch vehicle engineering for implementation
• Act as primary point of contact for all spacecraft processing activities throughout the launch campaign including administrative and support services to the customer at the Payload Process (PPF) and launch facilities
• Manage/coordinate spacecraft daily processing schedule inputs to the mission integration and daily operations schedules
• Participate in launch countdown monitoring various interface airborne and ground systems supporting the spacecraft and post-flight reviews
• Coordinate and host spacecraft customer launch site visits and technical interchange meetings and act as the Launch Operations technical representative during mission integration design meetings
• Lead a small group of highly skilled technicians to perform payload processing activities in 100K (ISO-8) class or higher cleanroom
• Assist with hands-on assembly integration and testing of payload accommodations flight hardware including mechanical hydraulic electrical and pneumatic equipment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical physics aerospace engineering or another related engineering discipline
• 6 years of direct/specialized experience in large spacecraft integration and/or the development of payload integration requirements including launch campaigns
• Excellent verbal written interpersonal customer relation and presentation skills are required
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
• 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
• Current TS/SCI with Poly clearance or ability to successfully complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
• Must be able to travel to other Blue Origin offices alternate launch site and customer facilities
• Position requires: lifting (35-lbs) climbing bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping stretching and carrying and standing for extended periods (8 hours minimum)
• Must be able become certified to operate equipment such as aerial lifts forklifts and overhead cranes
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends when needed to support test or launch campaign timelines

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with developing and executing launch operations procedures
• Experience with payload operations integration payload fairings adapters payload separation systems match mates (fit-checks) and launch countdown activities
• Familiarity with industry and USG safety requirements including AFMAN 91-710
• Experience planning and conducting spacecraft launch preparations
• Experience with project management / scheduling experience (MS Project Primavera P6)
• Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

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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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
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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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