Senior Spacecraft Piloting Engineer (R38410)

Job Expired

Reston, VA, United States

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 Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to Business Units with the focus on design, build and maintenance of the ground systems, test and launch facilities across multiple locations.

As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of spacecraft pilots and operations engineers, you will work closely with spacecraft development and operations teams, leading and performing tasks to support spacecraft piloting operations throughout the full system lifecycle. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the in-flight operations concept, vehicle development, piloting techniques and procedures, flight planning, and tools used to operate advanced spaceflight vehicles. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Identify, derive, develop, and maintain spacecraft piloting requirements, including traceability and verification and validation approach, necessary to implement a design that meets objectives
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, flight control operators, flight crews, partner organizations, and program management
Monitor the development of spacecraft systems as a senior representative of the piloting office, identifying issues that may affect in-flight operations, briefing status, and participating in technical study sessions
Help guide the planning, execution, and analysis of formal spacecraft piloting evaluations at Blue Origin and other facilities
Help guide the development of spacecraft piloting and manual control capabilities including development of hand controllers, cockpit displays, cockpit design, and flight software support of piloting functions
Exercise spacecraft piloting and evaluation skills to help guide the development and verification of manual control capabilities and handling qualities during all phases of flight including lunar landing and ascent, powered and coasting flight, proximity operations, and docking
Provide operations concept and design support to vehicle engineering organizations
Evaluate the design of astronaut-facing aspects of Blue Origin spacecraft and provide support for human-in-the-loop testing
Provide high level support to program management, vehicle development, and flight operations groups
Provide support for hazard analysis and risk management related to crew operations and crew-vehicle interfaces
Provide direct support to NASA personnel including flight crew, mission management, mission evaluation, and engineering teams

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in engineering or related technical field
10+ years of aerospace industry experience in operations or human-centered system design
5+ years of experience in space or aircraft flight operations
A strong systems engineering background
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
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 Qualifications:

Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering or related technical field
10+ years of experience in space or aircraft flight operations
Graduate of USAF, USN, or other SETP-recognized long course test pilot school

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

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