Avionics Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,706 - 182,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer for the Lunar Permanence program in Seattle. You will define and manage mission-specific system requirements and verification artifacts for the Avionics subsystems of a human-rated lunar spacecraft.

You'll work with cross-functional teams including spaceflight hardware, software, and integration & test engineers to establish verification baselines and ensure requirements compliance across intra- and inter-element interfaces.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, etc.
• 5+ years of Systems Engineering covering requirements, traceability, interfaces, design, integration, verification and validation.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and the 'V' model.
• Background in avionics subsystems (Electrical Power, CDH, Communications, harness).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lunar Permanence teams to define system requirements in MBSE.
• Engage with customers and contractors to analyze mission requirements.
• Develop and manage requirement specifications and interfaces with traceability.
• Establish relationships between requirements, design parameters and budgets.
• Define verification approaches and plans for system requirements.
• Plan and execute verification activities and data collection.
• Report metrics and issues to program leadership.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related

Tools

DOORS

Jama

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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As an Avionics Systems Engineer on a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will define, capture and manage mission‑specific system requirements and verification artifacts within the Lunar Permanence Avionics organization. You will work closely with other system, software, hardware and integration & test engineers to establish the technical requirements and verification planning baseline and help ensure the successful verification of spacecraft performance and requirements compliance for the Avionics subsystems for a human‑rated Lunar spacecraft. You will work at a spacecraft subsystem & system level with a focus on verification planning and execution for intra‑element and inter‑element Avionics designs and interfaces.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time (site‑dependent)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Lunar Permanence Lead Systems Engineers, Spacecraft Vehicle Engineering, Flight Software, and Ground Systems Engineering Teams to define system requirements in a model‑based environment across multiple customers and missions
• Engage with internal and external customers, including government agencies and contractors, to perform analysis of unique customer and mission requirements
• Develop and manage requirement specifications, including internal and external interfaces, with accurate flow‑down and traceability
• Understand and define the relationships and traceability between requirements, design parameters, technical budgets, ICDs, program plans, and technical performance measures
• Establish certification, verification, and validation approaches for team analysis tools’ methodology and results.
• Establish verification approaches and plans for system requirements and identify Integration and Test activities required for successful requirements Verification Closure Notices
• Work across organizational boundaries to manage the successful acquisition of verification data necessary to show compliance to system requirements
• Perform compliance and traceability assessments and be able to report key metrics and issues effectively to program leadership and stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, etc.
• 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience performing activities such as requirements definition, traceability, interface definition, design documentation, integration, verification, and validation
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and the "Systems Engineering V"
• Background in one or more Avionics subsystems, including Electrical Power, Command and Data Handling, Communications, and Harness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spacecraft analysis and/or test background
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Familiarity with System Modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
• Experience across the product life cycle (pre-conceptual design through operational support)
• Software or scripting language experience
• Knowledge of collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
• Working knowledge of DO-254, DO-178, DO-160, SMC-S-016, NASA 7150.2, or other similar hardware/software assurance, verification, and test standards.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related discipline

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55 WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

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, 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.
• 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. For more information on "Know Your Rights", please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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