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Full-Time

Lunar Lander System Lab Architect

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$146.6k - $205.3kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Kent, WA, USA

Requires on-site work at Kent, WA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Avionics
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • At least 8 years of experience defining, designing, and building avionics labs, electrical ground support equipment, and/or test assets for hardware in the loop testing
  • At least 8 years of experience with avionics systems integration and verification
  • Experience leading a multi-disciplined engineering team
  • Experience with DO-178 and/or NASA NPR 7150
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the team in developing the VTB architecture and detailed design, including lab software, equipment, networks, and data acquisition systems.
  • Guide the team through all stages of design, build, integration, certification, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Provide technical leadership for the requirements, architecture, design, software, verification, and certification.
  • Define functional capabilities of the VTB, including software and hardware functions.
  • Provide technical solutions and perform trade studies.
  • Provide work breakdown structures for the development of the VTB.
  • Coordinate with the vehicle subsystem teams to define their test requirements and to integrate their subsystems in the VTB.
  • Develop the VTB integration plans.
  • Support the integration of flight avionics, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of the flight software.
  • Lead tiger teams for problem investigation and resolution.

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability