Blue Origin
Spaceflight
SrVehicleSystemsEngineer-NewGlennStage2
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“Sr Vehicle Systems Engineer - New Glenn Stage 2 at Blue Origin. Skills: systems engineering, test, launch operations, requirements development, anomaly resolution. Technical lead for system engineering, test, and launch operations for existing systems and the development of new capabilities for GS2PA. Work across all GS2PA subsystems to execute complex trades and analyses and support integrated solutions to develop new capabilities”
What You'll Achieve.
positively impact safe human spaceflight; support the development and operations of New Glenn; support integrated solutions to develop new capabilities; support the alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn system engineering, test, and launch operations practices within GS2PA; support development of integrated operational software; Ensure consistency, accuracy, and appropriate integration of operating requirements; Support procedure development to accurately incorporate operating requirements; Assess, identify and support fixes to gaps in the concept of vehicle operations; provide time-critical anomaly resolution decisions to disposition the pedigree of the flight hardware for safe and successful launch
Industry & Context.
execute complex trades and analyses; support integrated solutions; Assess, identify and support fixes to gaps in the concept of vehicle operations; time-critical anomaly resolution decisions
Passion for our mission and vision is required, 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, 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
Minimum of a B. S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or other technical field, 7+ years of proven experience in systems engineering, test, and launch operations on launch vehicles, spacecraft, or in other highly regulated industries, Hands-on experience in developing, authoring, and executing integrated tests or operating launch vehicles, Experience with cryogenics, pneumatics, avionics, and rocket engine systems, Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems, Ability to operate, make decisions, lead, and make forward progress in ambiguous environments, Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor junior systems engineers, written and verbal communication strength in teaming and collaboration, self-starter, Experience with DOORS or other requirements management software
Nice to Have
Management or Technical Team Lead of a system engineering, test, or launch operations team or equivalent, Experience with space vehicle or satellite integration with launch vehicles, Experience working with government agencies, Experience in systems or reliability, maintainability and operability analysis and execution, Knowledgeable about system design and analysis and relationships to element design and operations at the flight and ground levels, Knowledge of the entire product life cycle including ground equipment and operations, manufacturing, test, and fielded operations
What You'll Do.
Technical lead for system engineering
and launch operations for existing systems and the development of new capabilities for GS2PA
Work across all GS2PA subsystems to execute complex trades and analyses and support integrated solutions to develop new capabilities
and verification of requirements for these solutions
Negotiate interfaces and coordinate between internal and external stakeholders
Support the alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn system engineering
and launch operations practices within GS2PA
Develop health metrics to support insight into program health and tracking to major milestones
Lead gated reviews and support New Glenn program and element level gated reviews
Lead the development of the product operations through the integrated testing and operations lifecycle
Create documentation and requirements for how to operate a launch vehicle
Support development of integrated operational software
including those used for Built-In-Tests
Support the creation of operating requirements across vehicle subsystems
and appropriate integration of operating requirements
Support procedure development to accurately incorporate operating requirements
and displays used during vehicle operations
identify and support fixes to gaps in the concept of vehicle operations
Lead the GS2PA engineering team during integrated testing and launch operations and provide time-critical anomaly resolution decisions to disposition the pedigree of the flight hardware for safe and successful launch
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work across all GS2PA subsystems; Negotiate interfaces and coordinate between internal and external stakeholders; Support the alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn system engineering, test, and launch operations practices within GS2PA; Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor junior systems engineers; written and verbal communication strength in teaming and collaboration
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication strength in teaming and collaboration
Process & Methodology
Lead gated reviews, Support New Glenn program and element level gated reviews, Develop health metrics to support insight into program health and tracking to major milestones
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, specialists, and technicians, you will lead systems engineering, test, and launch operations efforts for recurring production and launch, and for the development of new capabilities for the New Glenn’s Upper Stage and Payload Accommodations (GS2PA). We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership, 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** : * Technical lead for system engineering, test, and launch operations for existing systems and the development of new capabilities for GS2PA. * Work across all GS2PA subsystems to execute complex trades and analyses and support integrated solutions to develop new capabilities. * Lead the development, allocation, and verification of requirements for these solutions. * Negotiate interfaces and coordinate between internal and external stakeholders. * Support the alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn system engineering, test, and launch operations practices within GS2PA. * Develop health metrics to support insight into program health and tracking to major mi
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