Lunar Launch Integration Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in New York, Town of Florida, is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to join the Lunar Permanence team. You will direct integration tasks for the Mission ICD for Lunar vehicles, coordinate with the New Glenn team, and help define range safety and day-of-launch activities.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant field, launch-site experience, and strong collaboration and communication skills to work across engineering disciplines in a fast-paced, safety-focused

Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or CS
• Experience working at a launch site processing either with launch vehicle or spacecraft/satellite payloads
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering fields to support ICD and Range product closure
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

• Direct ICD integration tasks for Lunar vehicles and coordinate with the New Glenn Launch Vehicle team
• Direct customization and execution of Range Safety protocols for Lunar vehicles with USSF Delta 45 collaboration
• Collaborate with the New Glenn payload integration team to ensure transport, integration, and deployment of Lunar vehicles
• Assist the Lunar Launch Integration Lead with encapsulation, launch processing, and Day of Launch tasks

Skills

Launch site experience

Technical collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Systems integration

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/CS

Tools

Jama

Cameo

Confluence

JIRA

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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are dedicated to a culture of safety. This role plays a crucial role in the history of space exploration and demands a dedication and meticulous focus on safe and repeatable spaceflight. Come onboard as we work towards reducing the cost of space access and realizing Blue Origin's goal of having millions of people living and working in space for the betterment of Earth. As a stride towards this objective, Blue Origin is developing the next generation of lunar landers. Join the Lunar Permanence team of engineers, responsible for integrating lunar landers with the New Glenn launch vehicle. Provide mission support services for Day of Launch activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Directing integration tasks for the Mission Interface Control Document (ICD) for Lunar vehicles, collaborating extensively with the New Glenn Launch Vehicle mission management team. This encompasses defining requirements, facilitating development, and ensuring verification completion.
• Directing the customization and execution of Range Safety protocols for Lunar vehicles, involving coordination with USSF Delta 45 and the New Glenn team for timely deliverables.
• Collaborating closely with the New Glenn payload integration team to guarantee smooth transportation, integration, and deployment of all Lunar vehicles.
• Assist the Lunar Launch Integration Lead by contributing to the definition and implementation of encapsulation, launch processing, and Day of Launch tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or equivalent experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field
• Experience working at a launch site processing either with launch vehicle or spacecraft/satellite payloads
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to coordinate across collaborators and experts from different engineering fields to support Mission ICD and Range product closure
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills as well as organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful candidates typically have 7+ years of relevant experience
• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Electrical, or a relevant technical field such as M.S. or equivalent experience
• Experience with launching cryogenic systems
• Familiarity with SSCMAN 91-710 Range Safety prerequisites
• Experience with tools such as Jama, Cameo, Confluence, and JIRA

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.

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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

• 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.

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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.

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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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