Blue Origin

Spaceflight

AerospaceSystemsEngineerIII

$121–169k Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Aerospace Systems Engineer III at Blue Origin. Skills: Systems Engineering, Spacecraft Systems, Requirements Definition, Verification and Validation. Ensure compliance with design standards. Apply technical principles in Systems Engineering”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure spacecraft satisfies the needs of our customers; Ensure requirements, system designs and operations are shaped to meet program needs; Ensure software and hardware components, and the integrated spacecraft subsystems will meet system requirements and mission goals; Drive subsequent actions to closure

Industry & Context.

Spaceflight
Problems you'll solve

Problem solvers; Resolve implementation issues

Eligibility Requirements

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, 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 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 (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, Top Secret clearance

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 assist in management of risks

Work with flight software team

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; Collaborate with other program elements; Support and collaborate with the Assembly, Integration and Test team

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Process & Methodology

Identify and assist in the management of technical, schedule and cost risks, Participate in gated program reviews and 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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