Blue Origin
spaceflight
SeniorPayloadSystemsEngineer
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“Senior Payload Systems Engineer at Blue Origin. Skills: payload integration, systems engineering, customer management, requirements management, technical advocacy. manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas”
Industry & Context.
problem solvers
Relocation assistance may be available, Up to 20% travel may be required for customer meetings, integration activities, and launch support, Required for all positions: Blue’s 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, Required for Certain Job Profiles: 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., Required for certain Job Profiles: 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
Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering principles and execution, Experience in payload accommodation or spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing, Experience with project or program management, Able to work with minimal direction as well collaboratively with cross functional team members, Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, 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
Nice to Have
M. S. degree in a relevant technical field, 12 years of related experience, Experience leading the establishment and adherence of systems requirements for an aerospace project with a varied group of engineers across multiple disciplines, Experience with verification of requirements using tools like DOORS Next Generation, system lifecycle configuration management tools, and other functional analysis toolsets, Knowledgeable about system design and analysis and relations to element design at the flight and ground levels as well as component specification development, Experience with optical communications systems and terminals, Background in spacecraft bus systems and subsystem interfaces
What You'll Do.
manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft
apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas
understanding and supporting requirements analysis and functional
and safety technical performance development of specialty engineering approaches to operability
maintainability and and system product lifecycle processes
Work with customers as a technical advocate for one or more payloads through the full payload lifecycle (execution of contract through payload integration and launch)
Serve as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and payload customers
Coordinate payload requirements
integration schedules
and technical documentation
Support the development of technical proposal content
including payload accommodation concepts
interface definitions
and mass/volume/power assessments in response to customer RFPs and RFIs
Collaborate with business development and capture teams to provide payload accommodation expertise and technical inputs that inform pricing
and programmatic commitments during the proposal lifecycle
and verification of requirements
Assist with the development of systems engineering processes and tools
ensure consistent implementation
and service in a system integration capacity
Work with multi-discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions
Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) between payloads and spacecraft systems
Identify and manage technical risks throughout the payload integration process
Oversee payload integration activities
ensuring compliance with requirements and specifications
Support payload testing and verification activities
Coordinate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from integration to launch
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with cross functional team members; Work with multi-discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions; Collaborate with business development and capture teams
Communication Scope
Serve as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and payload customers
Process & Methodology
project or program management, programmatic commitments
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. We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas. Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting requirements analysis and traceability; functional, systems, and safety analysis; technical performance monitoring; development of specialty engineering approaches to operability, reliability, maintainability and supportability; and system product lifecycle processes. **Special Mentions:** * Relocation assistance may be available for this position * Travel expectations: Up to 20% travel may be required for customer meetings, integration activities, and launch support **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** **Customer and Payload Management** * Work with customers as a technical advocate for one or more payloads through the full payload lifecycle (execution of contract through payload integration and launch) * Serve as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and payload customers * Coordinate payload requirements, integration schedules, and technical documentation * Support the development of technical proposal content, including payload accommodation concepts, interface definitions, and mass/volume/power ass
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