Senior Systems Engineer - Blue Engines at Blue Origin
Huntsville, AL 35801
About the Job
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 Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems
Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will support the various lifecycles of engine development, including requirements development and decomposition, technical trade study support, risk management, verification planning and execution, and a myriad of other systems engineering-related activities
These responsibilities will require a wide application of sophisticated systems engineering principles, theories, and concepts plus a strong understanding of other related subject areas
In this role, you will assist the Blue Engines team with coordination and planning and will participate in process improvement activities
You will adopt and advocate for system engineering and integration practices across fields and teams in areas of system analysis, design, or integrated testing
You will directly impact the future of space flight and help us make progress towards our mission of building the road to space through reusable rockets
Join us in advancing our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!In this position, you will work on a wide range of applications of liquid rocket engine technology
From monopropellant In-Space thrusters to re-usable liquid natural gas (LNG) staged combustion engines
Systems engineers are responsible for understanding these engines and making vital technical decisions that will impact the success of each of the programs.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:Participate and guide system design and development at all stages of development lifecycle, beginning with requirements capture and flow-down, through preliminary design, critical design, product realization, design verification testing, system integration, qualification, certification, and deliveryDevelop, manage and allocate requirements & interfaces and ensure requirements are accurately linkedLead systems engineering activities in accordance with system engineering standards and practicesManage, organize, and facilitate gated reviewsDevelop and mature Concept of Operations documentsCoordinate consistent System Safety products for our engines, ensuring that no gaps exist in the analysis performed by the subsystem engineersReview verification records (test plans, test reports, analysis reports, inspection reports, etc.) to ensure the appropriate rigorEnsure all aspects of the system are working to the correct configuration including drawings, interface control documents, and the design description documentsParticipate in specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability) integration, analysis and verificationAct as the negotiator between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests in order to make sure the system as a whole is optimizedWorking with launch vehicle customers and test sites, create interface definition and design specification documents from engineering documentation
Respond to all facets of customer’s vehicle operability questions during all life-cycle phases of design, development, test and launch.Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challengesTrack, evaluate and report on system metricsLead engine level trade studiesMinimum Qualifications:Minimum of a B.S
degree in engineering or another technical field8+ years system development/integration experience working with complex mechanical systems, 5+ years experience working with liquid rocket enginesKnowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies, in a safety-critical environmentGood interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skillsDemonstrated ability to work in a teamExperience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, DNG, Jama, or similarExperience with Atlassian collaboration tools Jira and ConfluenceMust 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.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.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in reliability, maintainability and supportability analysis and executionSystem Safety analysis experience including Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Functional Hazard AnalysisBasic project management skillsDemonstrated configuration management experienceExperience with failure investigationsExperience supporting proposalsCompensation Range for:CA applicants is $146,644.50-$205,302.30;WA applicants is $146,644.50-$205,302.30Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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 AccommodationApplicants 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
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 Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems
Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will support the various lifecycles of engine development, including requirements development and decomposition, technical trade study support, risk management, verification planning and execution, and a myriad of other systems engineering-related activities
These responsibilities will require a wide application of sophisticated systems engineering principles, theories, and concepts plus a strong understanding of other related subject areas
In this role, you will assist the Blue Engines team with coordination and planning and will participate in process improvement activities
You will adopt and advocate for system engineering and integration practices across fields and teams in areas of system analysis, design, or integrated testing
You will directly impact the future of space flight and help us make progress towards our mission of building the road to space through reusable rockets
Join us in advancing our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!In this position, you will work on a wide range of applications of liquid rocket engine technology
From monopropellant In-Space thrusters to re-usable liquid natural gas (LNG) staged combustion engines
Systems engineers are responsible for understanding these engines and making vital technical decisions that will impact the success of each of the programs.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:Participate and guide system design and development at all stages of development lifecycle, beginning with requirements capture and flow-down, through preliminary design, critical design, product realization, design verification testing, system integration, qualification, certification, and deliveryDevelop, manage and allocate requirements & interfaces and ensure requirements are accurately linkedLead systems engineering activities in accordance with system engineering standards and practicesManage, organize, and facilitate gated reviewsDevelop and mature Concept of Operations documentsCoordinate consistent System Safety products for our engines, ensuring that no gaps exist in the analysis performed by the subsystem engineersReview verification records (test plans, test reports, analysis reports, inspection reports, etc.) to ensure the appropriate rigorEnsure all aspects of the system are working to the correct configuration including drawings, interface control documents, and the design description documentsParticipate in specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability) integration, analysis and verificationAct as the negotiator between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests in order to make sure the system as a whole is optimizedWorking with launch vehicle customers and test sites, create interface definition and design specification documents from engineering documentation
Respond to all facets of customer’s vehicle operability questions during all life-cycle phases of design, development, test and launch.Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challengesTrack, evaluate and report on system metricsLead engine level trade studiesMinimum Qualifications:Minimum of a B.S
degree in engineering or another technical field8+ years system development/integration experience working with complex mechanical systems, 5+ years experience working with liquid rocket enginesKnowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies, in a safety-critical environmentGood interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skillsDemonstrated ability to work in a teamExperience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, DNG, Jama, or similarExperience with Atlassian collaboration tools Jira and ConfluenceMust 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.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.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in reliability, maintainability and supportability analysis and executionSystem Safety analysis experience including Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Functional Hazard AnalysisBasic project management skillsDemonstrated configuration management experienceExperience with failure investigationsExperience supporting proposalsCompensation Range for:CA applicants is $146,644.50-$205,302.30;WA applicants is $146,644.50-$205,302.30Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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 AccommodationApplicants 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.California
Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.SummaryLocation: Seattle, WA; Huntsville, AL; Los Angeles, CAType: Full time 