Aerospace Systems Engineer II - Fault Management & System Autonomy - Blue Ring (TS/SCI Required)

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Stock Options

PTO

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced engineer to develop fault management and autonomy architectures for spaceflight systems. You will define redundancy, architect autonomous behaviors, and lead verification and validation across mission phases.

Collaboration with SEIT and cross-functional teams is essential to deliver safe, reliable spaceflight capabilities. The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and the ability to drive improvements in FMSA, safety, and reliability while

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of systems engineering experience for aerospace.
• Experience with fault-tolerance strategies for safety-critical systems.
• Experience in autonomous system design, analysis and testing.
• Familiarity with embedded software design/operation.
• Knowledge of FMECA/FTA/FHAs.
• Ability to work with experts across engineering fields and provide feedback.
• Willingness to travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage fault management architectures including design principles and requirements.
• Define redundancy architecture including cross-strapping and fault containment regions.
• Architect, design, and analyze autonomous behaviors, modes, and states.
• Plan and execute integrated system fault management and autonomy V&V.
• Monitor and approve fault management and autonomy design, development, and test.
• Drive process improvements with ownership and urgency.

Skills

Fault management

Autonomous systems

System architecture

FMEA/FHA/FTA

Embedded software

Cross-team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace

MS preferred

Tools

HIL testing

SIL testing

Job description

Application close date: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!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.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 is part of the Blue National Security business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. We are looking for someone to apply their vision, passion, technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Join us in enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit earth - passion for our mission is required!In this role, you will be responsible for developing our fault management and system autonomy (FMSA) architecture with an emphasis on associated processes, products, and analyses over all mission phases. You will work with fault protection and system autonomy requirements development, testing, validation, and verification efforts. The position requires strong collaboration within the Blue Ring spacecraft Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) team and across the entire program. In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will contribute to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence and judgement, and a commitment to the highest technical standards.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to increase accessibility to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required! If you’re excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, and expanding your technical toolkit, please apply!Responsibilities (including but not limited to):Establish and manage fault management architectures including design principles and requirementsDefine redundancy architecture, including cross-strapping and fault containment regions for integrated systemsArchitect, design, and analyze autonomous behaviors, modes, and statesPlan and execute integrated system Fault Management and Autonomy Verification and Validation effortsMonitor and approve fault management and autonomy design, development, and testDrive process improvements with a sense of ownership and urgencyQualifications:Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical field3+ years of experience with systems engineering principles and processes as they relate to the development of an aerospace systemDemonstrated experience with fault-tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systemsExperience with autonomous system design, analysis, and testFamiliarity with embedded software system design or operationFirst principles knowledge of major spacecraft subsystemsFamiliarity with safety and mission assurance analyses including Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs)Ability to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about FMSA, safety, and reliability concernsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsSelf-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one timeAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationshipsAbility to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environmentWillingness to travel 10-15%TS/SCI security clearance requiredPreferred Qualifications:M.S. degree in a relevant technical fieldActive TS/SCI security clearance preferredSubject matter expert in fault-tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systemsEmbedded software design knowledge or experienceExperience defining and performing complex trade studiesExperience with design, development, and certification of spaceflight systems, and radiation environments and effectsExperience with logical and physical architecture definition and decompositionExperience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testingBase Pay Range for:CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Other site ranges may differCulture 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 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 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.Background CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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, 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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.Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)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. 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