Blue Origin
Aerospace
AerospaceSystemsEngineerIII
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“Aerospace Systems Engineer III at Blue Origin. Skills: Systems Engineering, Spacecraft Systems, Requirements Definition, System Design. Ensure compliance with design standards. Apply technical principles in Systems Engineering”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure spacecraft satisfies customer needs; Ensure requirements, system designs and operations are shaped to meet program needs; Ensure software and hardware components meet system requirements; Ensure integrated spacecraft subsystems meet system requirements; Ensure integrated spacecraft subsystems meet mission goals; Meet system requirements; Meet mission goals
Industry & Context.
Problem solvers; Resolve implementation issues
Travel expected up to 10% of the time, Top Secret clearance desired, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or equivalent technical field, At least 5 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, 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 a broad range of mission objectives, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
M. S. degree in a relevant technical field, Active TS/SCI security clearance, Domain experience with spacecraft system and subsystem functions, interfaces, and communication protocols, 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, Flight software experience
What You'll Do.
Ensure compliance with design standards
Apply technical principles in Systems Engineering
Decompose high-level requirements
Ensure proper requirements definition
Coordinate with specialty engineering functions
Oversee verification and validation strategies
Create and oversee execution of test plans
Collaborate with other program elements
Identify and manage technical risks
Resolve implementation issues
Review software development processes
Assist in planning system-level verification
Integration and Test team
Support integration activities
Assist with proposals
Manage technical performance measures
Participate in gated program reviews
Drive process improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration within the SSE team; Collaboration across the entire program; Work with all program interfaces; Coordinate with specialty engineering functions; Collaborate with other program elements; Work with the flight software team; Support and collaborate with the Assembly, Integration and Test team
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage technical risks, Manage schedule risks, Manage cost risks, Manage technical performance measures, Participate in gated program reviews, Drive subsequent actions to closure
Full Job Description
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. The role is part of the In-Space Systems 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. 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 our Blue Ring Spacecraft Systems Engineering 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 con ops. Finally, you will work with all program interfaces including Assembly, Integration, & Test (AI&T), Mission Systems, Launch Vehicle, Payloads, and Mission Operations. The position requires strong collaboration within the SSE team and across the entire program. In 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 * Top Secret clearance desired * Experience and familiarity with flight sof
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