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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As an essential member of a dedicated team of diverse engineers, you will lead the design and build of the Lunar Lander Vehicle Test Bed (VTB).  The VTB will provide an environment to combine the vehicle avionics and flight software, enabling system development, verification, and validation. The VTB will include software simulations and hardware emulators, as well as software for talking to these simulations and emulators. The test environment will also involve connections to NASA spacecraft emulators, requiring frequent collaboration with NASA and the development of prototypes for inter-element testing.

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! 

Because of the need for hands-on work, this position requires on-site work at Kent, WA.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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. 

Desired:

• M.S. degree in Systems, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering
• Experience with verification of communication and radio systems in integrated laboratories
• Experience with mission operations and ground data systems

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $146,644.50-$205,302.30

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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