Blue Origin
spaceflight
GroundSystemDesignEngineerIII
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“Ground System Design Engineer III at Blue Origin. Skills: Ground System Design, New Glenn Launch System development, Interface Control Drawings and Models creation and maintenance, flight and ground elements integration, physical integration and packaging of subsystems, configuration control, 3-D CAD software and visualization tools. lead the overall physical integration and packaging of structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics subsystems of various spaceflight Ground systems. share in the t”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure that the configuration supports major design reviews and integration milestones; Driven to achieve results
Industry & Context.
problem solvers
U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident (i. e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Current secret clearance, or ability to obtain needed clearance, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training., Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. degree in engineering, at least 7 years of experience in the development and packaging of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures, Demonstrated configuration control experience from early trade studies through final design and into manufacturing and test, Possess communication and interpersonal skills, design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software and visualization tools, Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools, Good judgment and flexibility, Driven to achieve results
Nice to Have
10+ years of demonstrated ability in development and integration of space craft or launch vehicle ground systems, Experience using PTC Creo, DOORS, and Windchill, Knowledge of aerospace vehicle and ground system fabrication and assembly techniques, Ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions, Current secret clearance, or ability to obtain needed clearance
What You'll Do.
lead the overall physical integration and packaging of structural
and avionics subsystems of various spaceflight Ground systems
share in the team’s impact on all aspects of New Glenn product development and mission integration
create and manage interface definitions between vehicle subsystems and potential payloads using appropriate control documents
ensure that the configuration supports major design reviews and integration milestones
coordinate regular configuration reviews to address interfaces
subsystem functionality
assembly and operations
Creating ground system architectures for the New Glenn Launch System including future variants
release and maintain Interface Control Drawings and Models
Interface with all flight and ground elements to ensure a complete
balanced New Glenn system
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
communicate and collaborate with all development teams involved on projects; collaboration; teamwork
Communication Scope
communication skills; interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
scheduling and planning principles and tools
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! 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 hardworking team of engineers, you will lead the overall physical integration and packaging of structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics subsystems of various spaceflight Ground systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of New Glenn product development and mission integration. You will create and manage interface definitions between vehicle subsystems and potential payloads using appropriate control documents to ensure that the configuration supports major design reviews and integration milestones. You will coordinate regular configuration reviews to address interfaces, subsystem functionality, assembly and operations. You will communicate and collaborate with all development teams involved on projects. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Creating ground system architectures for the New Glenn Launch System including future variants * Create, release and maintain Interface Control Drawings and Models * Interface with all flight and ground elements to
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