Transfer Stage Requirements and Verification Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Job summary

Blue Origin, a leader in space exploration, is seeking a Vehicle Requirements and Verification engineer. You will develop system-level requirements, manage interfaces, and plan verification campaigns for lunar vehicle programs in collaboration with NASA and national partners.

You will contribute to a safe, verifiable, and cost-effective vehicle design, applying engineering rigor and leadership to guide cross-functional teams through complex verification tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in using requirements and functional analysis to specify and verify complex systems.
• Experience with defining and managing interfaces and interface agreements.
• Knowledge of overall systems engineering process and technical budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.

Responsibilities

• Manage system-level requirements and verification plans with NASA and team partners.
• Support lower-level requirements management including change control and audits.
• Define system interfaces and external interfaces across elements.
• Develop system-level verification plan and closure products.
• Track metrics and verification progress against plans.
• Lead and coach element teams with strong engineering judgment.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Interface management

Systems engineering

Communication

Leadership

Verification planning

Education

B.S. in engineering or technical field

Tools

JAMA

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! 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 a Vehicle Requirements and Verification engineer you will be responsible for supporting the creation of the vehicle level requirements and verifications as well as supporting/reviewing subsystem decomposition of the vehicle level. You will work directly with Blue Origin Lunar Permanence elements, our National Team Partners, and NASA. You will play a key role in developing the lunar vehicle system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. You will work as a team of engineers to write and manage the vehicle functional and performance requirements and plan the verification campaign. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

What You’ll Do:

• Requirements management at system level and system of systems level, including working with NASA and our team on any new or modified requirements.
• Support system and lower-level requirements management including change control, impact assessments, audits, and coordination with other teams.
• Work with multiple partners to define system-level interfaces and dependencies that cross element boundaries.
• Manage the definition of interface requirements between systems (external to the vehicle).
• Develop system (vehicle) -level verification plan, including verification event definitions and integration of subsystem-level events.
• Develop system-level verification closure products including preparation of Validation Closure Notices for Blue Origin and NASA purposes.
• Track metrics against plans to develop and closeout requirements and verification products.
• Perform technical work of the highest caliber Utilize good engineering and business judgement to ensure the most efficient and effective product is designed, manufactured, procured, tested, qualified, and delivered. Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles. Provide leadership and guidance to the element teams.

Required:

• Experience in the use of requirements and functional analysis to specify and verify complex systems.
• Experience with defining and managing interfaces, interface requirements, and interface agreements.
• Detailed knowledge of overall systems engineering process and technical budgets
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred

Successful candidates typically have 4-8 years of relevant experience Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle Experience working on a verification program for a complex spaceflight or aviation system. Experience with requirements and V&V tracking tools, preferably using JAMA. Experience with NASA development program(s). Experience with NASA design and certifications standards for human spaceflight. Experience with NASA certification of flight readiness process for a new system. Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners.

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 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

• 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%
• 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.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin!

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