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!  

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. Our Blue Ring product line can support a variety of missions in medium Earth orbit out to the cislunar region.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists and engineers, you will work as a Systems Engineer focused on Requirements and Configuration Management for the Blue Ring spacecraft program. You will be a requirements database architect, defining and developing requirements specification tree structure, spec templates, standard attributes, and link modules for the spacecraft as well as developing the processes and strategies for managing requirements, design parameters, and technical performance measures for the vehicle. You will lead the team planning and prioritizing spacecraft systems engineering work in an agile environment. In addition, you will perform systems engineering change analysis activities including managing change requests, supporting change impact identification, facilitating change boards, and updating change implementation tasks. We are seeking an individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your work will have direct impact on all aspects of the spacecraft product line lifecycle.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Define requirements and design processes and strategies, including the tools and infrastructure.

Own the spacecraft product line specification tree: separate requirements from design description, capture requirements in specifications, implement requirements and verification standards, enforce consistency across Blue Ring system, and own the TBX burndown plan.

Manage and approve requirement changes and define the change control processes for requirements and design parameter changes

Manage the definition of interface requirements and their verification

Understand and define the relationships and traceability between requirements, design parameters, technical budgets, ICDs, program plans, and technical performance measures

Be the lead requirements database administrator

Develop and execute plans for completing requirements and design products and coordinating across Integrated Product Teams

Perform compliance and traceability assessments and be able to report key metrics and issues effectively to program leadership and stakeholders

Lead in establishing requirements and verification Configuration Management structure

Assess and document proposed configuration changes

Identify and implement system and process improvements

Qualifications:

BA/BS in a related discipline

5+ years of Systems Engineering experience performing activities such as requirements definition, traceability, interface definition, design documentation, integration, verification, and validation

5+ years in product configuration management with proficiency in configuration management tools

3+ years in systems engineering planning or agile scrum techniques

Experience as a requirements database administrator

Strong organizational and coordination skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Proficiency in product lifecycle management

Ability to obtain a U.S. government Top Secret Clearance

Ability 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 asylum.

Desired:

Requirements database tool admin experience, DOORS Next preferred

Configuration Management, Windchill tool familiarity

Agile, Jira tool proficiency

CMII certification/training

Aerospace industry experience, preferably robotic spacecraft or satellites

Detailed knowledge of space systems design and requirements

Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance

 

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

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