Launch Support and Ground Systems Engineer III

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

$128-128k

Full Time

a year ago

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

This role is a part of New Shepard, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will define, integrate, commission, and provide ongoing support for all launch systems support (LSS) equipment required to enable processing, launch, and recovery of reusable flight vehicles. This is a hands-on position focused on communications, video, audio, instrumentation/data system devices and similar systems used in launch day operations and major integrated ground testing. This person will work closely with systems engineers, electronics engineers, launch facility engineers, network engineers, ground maintenance teams, and the flight operations team to ensure LSS equipment meets stakeholder requirements.

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!

Responsibilities:

Develop system requirements, performing flow down, and verification
Lead design, analysis, and development of complex interrelating electrical ground support equipment, harnesses, and testing equipment
Support configuration development and trade studies
Build and maintain interface definition and control documents
Create and maintain drawings, specifications and other documentation per established configuration management policy and standard methodologies
Plan and conduct Launch Support Systems (LSS) activation/verification tests and review data
Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
Perform technical peer reviews for ground system avionics/electrical ground support equipment and assist other specialists as a Launch Support Systems subject matter expert
Oversee LSS system integration and maintenance, to include procuring components and materials and monitoring vendor/ subcontractor performance
Find opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings
Communicate and implement mission assurance principles throughout the organization

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (computer, electrical, software or avionics)
5+ years’ experience with complex communication, data, or electrical systems design, operation, and maintenance
Experience working in small- to medium-sized teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top level system requirement
Recent development or management experience supporting mission critical operations
Strong safety mentality and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
Strong project management skills
This position is based either in our West Texas Launch Site One facility or in our Kent WA HQ. For Kent based position, 25-30% travel to the launch site will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing or operating RF communications systems
Experience integrating, configuring and supporting network equipment and related IP enabled devices
Experience working with and intermediate to expert level knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
Experience in a support or lead team member role in a high consequence operations team environment
Computer programming experience, ability to understand and write scripts which enable automation of tasks
Experience in sub-contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of work
Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft manufacturing, integration, and testing
Project planning, schedule and cost estimation, with strong personnel management and mentoring skills
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is

$128,430—$188,364 USD

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.

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Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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