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 position is part of the In-Space Systems (ISS) business unit and supports the Blue Ring program, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of the Spacecraft Systems Engineering (SSE) team, you will be exposed to an environment that allows you to engage in rapid design/build iteration, work with a world-class team, and experience the full lifecycle from formulation to flight in a short time.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing our fault management and system autonomy (FMSA) architecture with an emphasis on associated processes, products, and analyses over all mission phases. You will work with fault protection and system autonomy requirements development, testing, validation, and verification efforts. The position requires strong collaboration within the SSE team and across the entire program. In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will contribute to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence and judgement, and a commitment to the highest technical standards.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to increase accessibility to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required! If you’re excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, and expanding your technical toolkit, please apply!

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Establish and control fault management architectures including design principles and requirementsDefine redundancy architecture, including cross-strapping and fault containment regions for integrated systemsArchitect, design, and analyze autonomous behaviors, modes, and statesPlan and execute integrated system Fault Management and Autonomy Verification and Validation effortsMonitor and approve fault management and autonomy design, development, and testDrive process improvements with a sense of ownership and urgency

Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical field5+ years of experience with systems engineering principles and processes as they relate to the development of an aerospace systemDemonstrated experience with fault-tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systemsExperience with autonomous system design, analysis, and testFamiliarity with embedded software system design or operationFirst principles knowledge of major spacecraft subsystemsFamiliarity with safety and mission assurance analyses including Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs)Ability to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about FMSA, safety, and reliability concernsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsSelf-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one timeAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationshipsAbility to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environmentWillingness to travel 10-20%Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearanceMust 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:

M.S. degree in a relevant technical fieldActive TS/SCI security clearanceSubject matter expert in fault-tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systemsEmbedded software design knowledge or experienceExperience defining and performing complex trade studiesExperience with design, development, and certification of spaceflight systems, and radiation environments and effectsExperience with logical and physical architecture definition and decompositionExperience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00;CO applicants is $110,055.00-$154,077.00;WA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’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 Regulations

Applicants 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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits 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 Opportunity

Blue 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.

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