What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mission Performance Systems Engineer III - Lunar Permanence position at Blue Origin, LLC?
Job Details
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 committed to a culture of safety. This position directly impacts the history of space exploration and requires a commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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 a step towards this vision, Blue Origin is building the next generation of lunar landers.
This r o l e is p a rt o f t h e L un ar Permanence b u si n ess un i t . T o furt h er Bl u e Ori g i n' s m iss i o n o f having m illi o n s o f p e o p le l i v i n g and w o rki n g i n space, we a r e bu il d i n g t h e s u s t a i nab l e i n fr a st r u c t u r e f o r o u r tra n s p o rt o f cr e w a n d car g o fr o m Earth t o t h e L un ar S u r face. You should expect that this foundational part of our vision will require your excellent communication and teamwork.
In this role you will work as a System Integrator, focusing on the integration of the Fluids and Propulsion and GNC subsystems. You will lead cross-functional trade studies, run integrated analyses, and define interfaces that impact the design and integration of the spacecraft.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation Range for:
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.
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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 .
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 .
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here .
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are committed to a culture of safety. This position directly impacts the history of space exploration and requires a commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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 a step towards this vision, Blue Origin is building the next generation of lunar landers.
This r o l e is p a rt o f t h e L un ar Permanence b u si n ess un i t . T o furt h er Bl u e Ori g i n' s m iss i o n o f having m illi o n s o f p e o p le l i v i n g and w o rki n g i n space, we a r e bu il d i n g t h e s u s t a i nab l e i n fr a st r u c t u r e f o r o u r tra n s p o rt o f cr e w a n d car g o fr o m Earth t o t h e L un ar S u r face. You should expect that this foundational part of our vision will require your excellent communication and teamwork.
In this role you will work as a System Integrator, focusing on the integration of the Fluids and Propulsion and GNC subsystems. You will lead cross-functional trade studies, run integrated analyses, and define interfaces that impact the design and integration of the spacecraft.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Act as the negotiator between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests to ensure the optimization of the spacecraft
- Run propellant analysis, balancing inputs and needs from different teams using a detailed configuration management approach
- Contribute to or lead architecture studies, concept development, ICD development, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support
- Generate Concept of Operations (ConOps)
- Coordinate constraints and conflicting requirements across multiple disciplines
- Ensure coordination of design changes and associated impacts across subsystems
- Identify program risks and associated mitigations
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical subject area
- Proficiency in MATLAB
- Technical knowledge in the Fluids and Propulsion subsystem
- Experience analyzing and managing spacecraft technical budgets and margins, particularly propellant budget
- Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems
- Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions to results-oriented problems
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful candidates typically have 5 years of relevant experience
- M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Electrical, or related technical subject area
- Experience with fluids analysis verification approaches
- Technical knowledge in multiple subsystems, particularly mission design, thermal, and guidance navigation & control
- Experience with human-rated spacecraft
- Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle
- Experience with requirements definition and management, preferably using Jama
- Experience with software tools such as Git, Jama, Cameo, Confluence, and JIRA
Compensation Range for:
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
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 .
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here .
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Salary : $110,055 - $154,077
