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
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