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

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a qualified engineer to develop fault management and system autonomy architectures across mission phases. You will collaborate with SEIT and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-integrity spaceflight solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical judgment, and adherence to the highest standards, while enabling safe, reusable spaceflight systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in a technical field relevant to aerospace systems.
• Experience applying fault-tolerance architectures to safety- and mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of safety analyses such as FMECA, FTA, and FHAs.
• Experience with autonomous system design, analysis, and testing.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage fault management architectures and requirements.
• Define redundancy architectures and fault containment regions.
• Architect, design, and analyze autonomous behaviors, modes, and states.
• Plan and execute Fault Management and Autonomy Verification & Validation efforts.
• Monitor design, development, and test, driving process improvements.

Skills

Systems engineering

Autonomous systems design

Fault-tolerance strategies

Embedded software understanding

Strong communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or Physics

M.S. in a relevant field

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage fault management architectures including design principles and requirements
• Define redundancy architecture, including cross‑strapping and fault containment regions for integrated systems
• Architect, design, and analyze autonomous behaviors, modes, and states
• Plan and execute integrated system Fault Management and Autonomy Verification and Validation efforts
• Monitor and approve fault management and autonomy design, development, and test
• Drive process improvements with a sense of ownership and urgency

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical field
• 3+ years of experience with systems engineering principles and processes as they relate to the development of an aerospace system
• Demonstrated experience with fault‑tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systems
• Experience with autonomous system design, analysis, and test
• Familiarity with embedded software system design or operation
• First principles knowledge of major spacecraft subsystems
• Familiarity 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 concerns
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Self‑directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Willingness to travel 10-15%
• TS/SCI security clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
• Active TS/SCI security clearance preferred
• Subject matter expert in fault‑tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systems
• Embedded software design knowledge or experience
• Experience defining and performing complex trade studies
• Experience with design, development, and certification of spaceflight systems, and radiation environments and effects
• Experience with logical and physical architecture definition and decomposition
• Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL) testing

Base Pay Range

• For CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25
• For WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
• 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

• Requirement: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for all positions
• Requirement: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Requirement: 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.
• Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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