Structures and Mechanisms Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform as a Structures and Mechanisms (S&M) subsystem-focused Systems Engineer (SE). Products within the S&M subsystem that you will support include vehicle primary and secondary structures, landing and launch vehicle separation mechanisms, crew and cargo support mechanisms, and thrust vector control. The subsystem SE is a critical role in definitizing all components within structures and mechanisms for all the Blue Origin's lunar landers through their design and verification life cycle. The Structures and Mechanisms subsystem is a hardware-delivery focused subsystem and the SE is expected to have relevant hardware experience. You will be responsible for the subsystem level requirements and accountable for all lower level component requirements. Additionally, with Blue Origin's vision to enable crew exploration of the Moon, subsystem safety assessment is paramount and will be a key aspect of the SE role given its systemic reach and implication.Relocation is provided to any one of Blue Origin's offices around the continental United States, including Seattle, Los Angeles, Huntsville, Denver, Reston, Phoenix, or Cape Canaveral. Interviews for this position will include a technical assessment of systems engineering skills as well as fundamental spacecraft structures and mechanisms understanding. Two S&M SE positions are available.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Author, maintain, and configuration control all subsystem requirements. This includes ensuring accurate traceability to the related both higher level (vehicle) and lower level (component) requirements.
• Maintain subsystem technical performance metrics.
• Author, maintain, and configuration control verification and validation plans.
• Author, maintain, and configuration control system safety content, including fault hazard assessments (FHAs) and failure modes evaluation criteria assessment (FMECAs).
• Perform system integration activities within the subsystem, between other subsystem, and between other business units for structures and mechanisms products.
• Coordinate trade studies and develop key decision criteria for those trades. Identify technical solutions to integrated problems and document substantiation.
• Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles.Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field
  • 4+ years experience in systems engineering and systems integration.
  • 4+ years experience in system safety and reliability analyses.
  • 4+ years experience in spaceflight structures and/or mechanisms hardware design, analysis, and test.
  • 4+ years of experience in aircraft or spacecraft engineering.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • 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.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Requirements development and/or verification of structures or mechanisms hardware that has, or is currently, operating in space.
    • Experience with development of mechanical systems that operate on or around the Moon.
    • Experience with manned spaceflight systemCompensation range for on site CO applicants is $110,055-$154,077Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $120,060-$164,084Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $120,060-$164,084Other site ranges may differInclusivity StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us .California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

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