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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of spacecraft engineers, you will assist the Lunar Test Engineering team with defining the architecture for test planning and execution, best practices and standards, common tooling, and sharing lessons learned for various spaceflight systems. As a member of this team, you will not be dedicated any individual program for development or execution of test procedures, but you will serve as a person who provides guidance and strategic direction for multiple programs. You will share in the team’s impact across the Lunar Business Unit programs on all aspects of Test Engineering and inter-element products where processes and events cross programmatic boundaries. The Test Engineering team has oversight of program and subsystem test campaigns to ensure compliance and continuity at all levels of integration. We also monitor Test Like You Fly exceptions, support technical reviews, and deconflict resources between programs and subsystems. Our team focuses on providing guidance and best practices across programs and helps drive commonality within the Integration and Test infrastructure of the Lunar Transportation Business Unit.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners supporting the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program and various other programs. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

Author and maintain company Integration and Test standardsVerify company standards are met by programs and vendors from component through system levelLead I&T Plan developmentTrack qualification and acceptance campaignsReview program tailoring of Lunar standardsMaintain insight to program test campaigns and identify roadblocksDocument and drive Integration and Test best practicesDevelop training protocolsSupport program test reviews as participant and board memberReview program Integration and Test requirements baselinesReview vendor Statements of Work and Specifications for qualification complianceLead or maintain oversight of inter-element testingProvide forecasting to entities external to Lunar I&T for I&T needsForecasting business unit test demandQualifications:B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline3+ years of relevant experienceExperience generating Test Plans and tailoring application of standardsExperience integrating and testing vehicle systems and subsystemsKnowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systemsRobust understanding of software and data configuration management techniques and toolsPreference for and ability to thrive as a member of a small, tightly integrated teamDesire to drive efficient and cohesive practicesAbility to support travel approximately 25%Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environmentAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 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 asylumDesired: Demonstrated technical experience through multiple phases of system developmentFamiliarity with Standard SMC-S-016Experience with human-rated spacecraftExperience with full spacecraft life cycleExperience with technical writingExperience with requirements definition and management, preferably using JamaExperience with software tools such as Jama, Cameo, Confluence, and JIR

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $88,284.00-$123,597.60

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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