Spacecraft I&T Lead: Systems Integration & Test

blueorigin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking a senior engineer to lead the development, assembly, integration, and testing of a space vehicle program. You will create test plans, write procedures, and manage a team across shifts during I&T.

A BS in engineering and 8+ years in spacecraft assembly are required, as is Top Secret clearance. The role involves travel to multiple sites for integration and testing.

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance Required.
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience in the assembly and integration of spacecraft programs.
• Experience with design for manufacturability.
• Ability to perform tactical and strategic planning to the production floor.
• Understanding of process: test like you fly and exception handling.
• In-depth knowledge of systems engineering principles from concept to design.
• Familiarity with vehicle-level acceptance and qualification tests and support equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% during planning and potentially 75% during I&T.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and system engineers to plan integration and subsystem tests, ensuring alignment with pertinent requirements.
• Support design engineers with the integration of testing and operability features for new vehicle designs.
• Partner with operations to provide requirements taking responsibility for people and hardware during execution.
• Apply extensive knowledge of technical principles related to vehicle-level system integration and testing, including acceptance and qualification tests.
• Develop or edit work instructions to support I&T
• Partner with Mission SEIT to support payload I&T and launch site operations
• Mentor and train other personnel and develop efficient test methods for integrated system testing.
• Develop plans and procedures for launch operations.
• Support on-site launch operations to prepare vehicles for flight.
• Manage, and maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required for program execution
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.

Skills

Experience in spacecraft integration

Test planning on production floor

Systems engineering knowledge

Travel up to 75% for I&T

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS Next Generation

Cameo

MATLAB/Simulink

Confluence

Jira

Git

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking a senior engineer to lead the development, assembly, integration, and testing of a space vehicle program. You will create test plans, write procedures, and manage a team across shifts during I&T.

A BS in engineering and 8+ years in spacecraft assembly are required, as is Top Secret clearance. The role involves travel to multiple sites for integration and testing.