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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!  

This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

  

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will lead an engineering team responsible for Autonomy software development that includes guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) software, simulation development, and aerodynamics analysis for New Shepard human spaceflight systems. As a New Shepard Lead Engineer (Cognizant Engineer), you will assume ultimate ownership and accountability for the success of these Autonomy systems throughout the product lifecycle.

This person will lead design and ensure the successful development of the Autonomy systems for the next generation New Shepard launch vehicles. This includes direct line management and mentoring of a team of dedicated engineers. This will require leadership, creative problem solving, and ingenious design work. They will also be the technical authority for Autonomy system decisions affecting our ongoing launch operations at Launch Site One.

As Lead Engineer for Autonomy, you must have an excellent understanding of autonomy system design including safety critical software development and verification. You must also have exceptional leadership and project management skills. We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual who can work with minimal direction and coordinate teams in the successful execution of engineering integration activities.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight!

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 include but are not limited to:

Lead verification and development of Autonomy software for the next generation of New Shepard launch vehiclesManage directly assigned personnel including providing career development, mentoring, performance management, recognition, and recruitingMake technical decisions as needed to ensure an excellent productLead team meetings to set priorities and direction for the team, as well as to stay accountable for the team’s work and decisionsCoordinate configuration changes with upstream and downstream stakeholdersAssess programmatic impact of configuration change requestsDevelop and execute verification plans for the subsystemIdentify risks and develop mitigation plansDevelop and report key project metrics

Minimum qualifications:

Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!B.S. in engineering or physics5+ years of proven experience managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups, with responsibility for technical quality of work delivered, and career management of employees10+ years of proven experience in leading development of requirements, interfaces, trades and analyses for GN&C, autonomous system, and simulation applicationsExperience in development, implementation, and testing of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms on aerospace vehiclesExperience developing physics-based simulations for use in algorithm design, performance analysis, and system verificationExcellent system engineering and configuration management skillsExcellent technical writing and verbal communication skillsAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusionMust 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 qualifications:

M.S./Ph.D. or equivalent experience in engineering or physicsDemonstrated experience in human flight systems and safety-critical software developmentExperience with DO-178 software assurance processes and model-based design practicesExpert in MATLAB and Simulink and associated autocoding practicesPrior experience leading small, dynamic teams

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $167,088.00-$233,923.20

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

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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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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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