System Engineer II

Join Blue Origin's TeamAt 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!This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth's orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.You will work across subsystems and support integrated solutions to achieve our vision of "millions of people living and working in space" and apply system engineering practices across subject areas predicated to a high degree on your technical skills. You will support the development of system engineering processes for the program, ensure consistent implementations across the program, and serve in a system integration capacity working with multi-discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions. You will support requirements definition, validation, and verification of requirements at all levels of the program using tools like DOORS Next Gen, system lifecycle configuration management tools, and other functional analysis toolsets.Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting requirements analysis and traceability, functional analysis, systems analysis, safety analysis, technical performance monitoring, verification planning and closure, and test plan development. You will ensure the alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn system engineering practices from system to lower-level program tiers. You will also participate in gated reviews, develop health metrics to support insight into program health and tracking to major milestones.Passion for our mission and vision is required! If you're passionate about providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial engineering, or a similar technical field2+ years of experience with system engineering principles and processes throughout various phases of the design lifecycleFamiliarity with requirements management toolsAbility to interpret technical documentation and diagramsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Engineering disciplines, particularly mechanical, aerospace and materialsKnowledge of launch vehicle design and requirementsExperience with qualification of electro-mechanical hardwareSystem development/integration experience, preferably with aerospace hardwareHighly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices and their rightsizing for rapid development programsExperience with verification planning, coordination of verification evidence, and development/delivery of verification closure notices.Advanced experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next GenExperience with project planning and implementationBase Pay Range for:WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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