Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - New Glenn SEIT
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Avionics, CDL Driver's License, Change Management, Code of Federal Regulations, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Disability Accommodations, Electricity, Federal Laws and Regulations, Functional Analysis, Functional Testing, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Material Moving, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Records, Metrics, Military, Modeling Languages, Onboarding, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Lifecycle, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Tracking, Propulsion, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Road Tests, Safety Process, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Simulation, State Laws and Regulations, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Telemetry, Test Design, Testing, Time Management, Traceability, Validation Testing, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
As a Senior Systems Engineer on the New Glenn Systems Engineering Integration and Test team, you will be part of a hardworking team of engineers, applying broad multidisciplinary engineering (mechanical, structural, fluids, electrical/electronic, and software) knowledge and skills to create processes and procedures for the development, implementation, certification, and sustainment of the New Glenn launch system.
This role requires a deep understanding of requirements definition, verification and validation, functional analysis, modeling and simulation, system safety analysis, technical measures, and specialty engineering (e.g., operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability), as well as other systems engineering lifecycle processes. You will support the alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn systems engineering practices from the system level through lower-level program tiers, as well as across program systems. You will help develop metrics to provide insight into program health and track progress toward major milestones which you will help lead and support.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead projects to develop and implement system engineering processes and software tools.
Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives for the systems engineering function
Utilize and develop system engineering processes, ensure consistent and high-quality implementation across the program, and serve in a systems integration capacity working with multidisciplinary teams to create technical solutions
Work across vehicle stages and subsystems to support integrated launch system design, build, certification, and sustainment.
Support the alignment and standardized implementation of New Glenn system engineering practices for multiple system levels as well as across different vehicles and subsystems
Develop metrics to monitor overall quality and schedule performance of engineering development to proactively identify potential issues and appropriate mitigations in support of major milestones and program-level reviews
Support the development, allocation, verification of requirements at all levels of the program using requirements management tools like DOORS Next Gen and other product lifecycle management tools.
Perform at a high-level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or a related technical field.
10+ years of proven engineering experience.
2+ years of experience managing or leading an engineering team.
Proven experience with launch vehicles or largescale aerospace programs.
Demonstrated experience with end-to-end aerospace design and development lifecycle from concept through test and certification.
Experience improving and streamlining processes and engineering tools to support development of complex systems.
Experience in at least one focused subject area, such as mechanical, fluids, thermal, propulsion, avionics or electrical hardware and/or software, telemetry/communications, structures, ground operations, or flight and ground autonomy.
Experience in at least one of the areas of analysis, design, or testing.
Knowledge of requirements validation and traceability, functional analysis, architecture definition, safety analysis, approaches to specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability, producibility), and other systems engineering lifecycle processes.
Experience with configuration management and change management processes.
Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen (DNG) or Jama.
Strong strategic systems thinking skills; excellent written and oral communication; proactive in moving the program forward through team collaboration to achieve timely decisions; ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a collaborative culture.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Working knowledge and experience applying systems engineering standards and methods (e.g., ISO/IEEE, NASA, INCOSE, SAE).
Working knowledge of Python or other scripting languages.
Experience leveraging AI tools and large language models (LLMs) in engineering workflows.
Experience managing multiple configuration baselines and variants across design maturity phases (functional/allocated/product).
Experience with ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Working knowledge of system safety processes (e.g., hazard tracking, FMECA, 14 CFR Part 450) and experience developing faulttolerant systems.
Working knowledge and experience in using continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.)
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
Other site ranges may differ
Culture 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 an 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 (DBIDS) 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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," 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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
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ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 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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