Washington Staffing
Space System Architect
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 position is within the In-Space Systems business unit reporting to the Mission Engineering & Architecture organization. In this role, you will be accountable for driving future In-Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft design concepts and multi-spacecraft mission architectures to meet our business goals. The selected candidate requires strong spacecraft architecture and engineering experience, as well as excellent collaboration skills to work across multiple teams and business areas within In-Space Systems and across Blue Origin. This position requires 15+ years' experience with advanced spacecraft design and mission architecture development and a demonstrated ability to design to cost and design for manufacturing at rate. Deep understanding of government & commercial space system mission areas and architectures as well as a broad range of payload types and payload phenomenologies is required. You will contribute to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical judgement and competence, and a passion for the highest technical standards partnering with the business unit and engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk. Responsibilities: As the Space System Architect, you will be the Single Threaded Leader to drive a team of engineers, architects, and other experts to develop concepts for spacecraft designs and mission architectures for future Blue Origin products and services. You will be the key technical interface between the In-Space Systems team other Blue Origin teams to drive new business opportunities and assess current and future markets to grow the business. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, experience, and dedication to quality to support our customers' critical missions. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Required Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. in an engineering-related field. A minimum of 15 years of advanced spacecraft design, architecture, and development experience. Strong experience with commercial and government multi-spacecraft mission architectures in earth centered-orbital regimes from LEO to GEO. Demonstrated understanding of commercial and US Government space systems and space system architectures. Previous experience with spacecraft product lines and multi-payload spacecraft is strongly preferred. Highly organized teammate with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills. Proven track record to operate with cohesive and effective teams and drive rapid decision making within those teams. Experience with development in mission and safety-critical environments. Experience with Design for Manufacturing & Cost. Ability to travel and/or temporary duty in support of growing tempos of production and operations. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Desired Qualifications Current Top Secret security clearance eligibility Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80;CO applicants is $155,939.00-$218,313.90;WA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80 Other site ranges may differ
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 position is within the In-Space Systems business unit reporting to the Mission Engineering & Architecture organization. In this role, you will be accountable for driving future In-Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft design concepts and multi-spacecraft mission architectures to meet our business goals. The selected candidate requires strong spacecraft architecture and engineering experience, as well as excellent collaboration skills to work across multiple teams and business areas within In-Space Systems and across Blue Origin. This position requires 15+ years' experience with advanced spacecraft design and mission architecture development and a demonstrated ability to design to cost and design for manufacturing at rate. Deep understanding of government & commercial space system mission areas and architectures as well as a broad range of payload types and payload phenomenologies is required. You will contribute to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical judgement and competence, and a passion for the highest technical standards partnering with the business unit and engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk. Responsibilities: As the Space System Architect, you will be the Single Threaded Leader to drive a team of engineers, architects, and other experts to develop concepts for spacecraft designs and mission architectures for future Blue Origin products and services. You will be the key technical interface between the In-Space Systems team other Blue Origin teams to drive new business opportunities and assess current and future markets to grow the business. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, experience, and dedication to quality to support our customers' critical missions. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Required Qualifications: Minimum of a B.S. in an engineering-related field. A minimum of 15 years of advanced spacecraft design, architecture, and development experience. Strong experience with commercial and government multi-spacecraft mission architectures in earth centered-orbital regimes from LEO to GEO. Demonstrated understanding of commercial and US Government space systems and space system architectures. Previous experience with spacecraft product lines and multi-payload spacecraft is strongly preferred. Highly organized teammate with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills. Proven track record to operate with cohesive and effective teams and drive rapid decision making within those teams. Experience with development in mission and safety-critical environments. Experience with Design for Manufacturing & Cost. Ability to travel and/or temporary duty in support of growing tempos of production and operations. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Desired Qualifications Current Top Secret security clearance eligibility Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80;CO applicants is $155,939.00-$218,313.90;WA applicants is $164,682.00-$230,554.80 Other site ranges may differ