Blue Origin
Systems Engineer I - New Glenn Upper Stage and Payload Accommodations
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Systems Engineer III - New Glenn Upper Stage and Payload Accommodations
We are hiring for a Systems Engineer III to support the development and operations of the New Glenn Upper Stage and Payload Accommodations (GS2PA) Program. The role focuses on systems engineering for a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed for safe human spaceflight, with responsibilities spanning CONOPS, architecture, requirements, test, and operations.
Responsibilities
Support Vehicle and Ground System Project Leads by performing systems engineering activities in accordance with Blue Origin standards and practices
Build detailed CONOPS for pre-launch and flight operations
Author, decompose, analyze, trace, and verify requirements
Negotiate interfaces and coordinate between internal and external stakeholders
Develop and implement verification plans and strategies to verify requirements
Define operational constraints for end-to-end safe handling and operation of the subsystem
Lead gated reviews and support program and element-level gated reviews
Author and maintain system safety documentation (Functional Hazard Assessments, Architecture Safety Assessments, Fault Tree Analyses, FMECAs)
Collaborate with integrated test, launch operations, and autonomous flight operations teams to incorporate operational constraints into procedures and flight plans
Provide real-time engineering anomaly resolution during integrated test and launch operations
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or other technical field
5+ years of hands-on experience in structures, ordnance, spacecraft integration, or avionics
Hands-on experience in at least one of: analysis, design, testing, or launch operations
Experience developing, authoring, and implementing integrated tests or operating launch vehicles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in teams and lead through influence
Experience in systems engineering on launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other regulated industries
Experience writing or consuming requirements
Ability to operate and make decisions in ambiguous environments and build trust in diverse teams
U.S. citizenship or lawful eligibility to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
Launch vehicle controller experience
Experience with system safety and system integration in aerospace hardware
Knowledge of current systems engineering processes and DOORS Next Generation or equivalent RM software
Experience with reliability, maintainability, and operability analyses
Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match
Education support program
Paid time off and holidays; discretionary bonus programs
Other Information
Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We comply with applicable laws governing equal opportunity in employment.
Export Control Regulations: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully admitted to work in the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check: Blue’s standard background check is required for all positions; additional checks may apply based on role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
Support Vehicle and Ground System Project Leads by performing systems engineering activities in accordance with Blue Origin standards and practices
Build detailed CONOPS for pre-launch and flight operations
Author, decompose, analyze, trace, and verify requirements
Negotiate interfaces and coordinate between internal and external stakeholders
Develop and implement verification plans and strategies to verify requirements
Define operational constraints for end-to-end safe handling and operation of the subsystem
Lead gated reviews and support program and element-level gated reviews
Author and maintain system safety documentation (Functional Hazard Assessments, Architecture Safety Assessments, Fault Tree Analyses, FMECAs)
Collaborate with integrated test, launch operations, and autonomous flight operations teams to incorporate operational constraints into procedures and flight plans
Provide real-time engineering anomaly resolution during integrated test and launch operations
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or other technical field
5+ years of hands-on experience in structures, ordnance, spacecraft integration, or avionics
Hands-on experience in at least one of: analysis, design, testing, or launch operations
Experience developing, authoring, and implementing integrated tests or operating launch vehicles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in teams and lead through influence
Experience in systems engineering on launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other regulated industries
Experience writing or consuming requirements
Ability to operate and make decisions in ambiguous environments and build trust in diverse teams
U.S. citizenship or lawful eligibility to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
Launch vehicle controller experience
Experience with system safety and system integration in aerospace hardware
Knowledge of current systems engineering processes and DOORS Next Generation or equivalent RM software
Experience with reliability, maintainability, and operability analyses
Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match
Education support program
Paid time off and holidays; discretionary bonus programs
Other Information
Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We comply with applicable laws governing equal opportunity in employment.
Export Control Regulations: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully admitted to work in the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check: Blue’s standard background check is required for all positions; additional checks may apply based on role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr