Sr. Reliability (RAMS) Engineer – Engines & Avionics

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 part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

As part of a diverse and hardworking engine development team, you will use data to identify factors that drive engine reliability and support initiatives to drive improvements in production, test, and flight reliability.

We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual who can work with minimal guidance and coordinate teams in the successful execution of system safety and reliability activities! This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify reliability requirements
• Support early trade studies to drive design-for-reliability into the engine control system avionics architecture in order to achieve reliability requirements
• Develop requirements and design solutions to implement fault tolerance into the engine control system avionics architecture
• Support EEE part selection
• Develop test requirements that enable to identification of failure modes to be mitigated through re-design, as well as test requirements that demonstrate reliability goals/requirements
• Perform reliability analysis to identify design weaknesses and inform design improvements, such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis or physics-of-failure assessments

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline

• Proven track record of building trust and effective working relationships that improve team performance, deliver results, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 8+ years of system safety, reliability, or RAMS engineering experience of complex electronic hardware
• Experience with reliability engineering for electrical components and circuit card assemblies
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices throughout the product lifecycle
• Experience in design, development, integration, or testing – preferably with aerospace hardware or sophisticated technical systems
• Experience performing system safety and reliability analyses, such as: Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs)
• Experience with Weibull analysis and parameter estimation, stress-strength interference analyses, probability distribution estimation, reliability growth modeling, and probabilistic risk analysis
• Experience working with reliability analysis and reliability modeling on a software such as Minitab/Matlab/Saphire/ Reliasoft/ Ansys Sherlock
• Working understanding of configuration management principles and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• 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 Qualifications

• Extensive electronics reliability experience for space applications
• Proven expertise in PCBA manufacturing, avionics design, and worst-case-analysis (WCA)
• Strong background in Fault-detection, Fault-Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) assessments 
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with liquid rocket engines and test facilities
• Experience integrating sophisticated subsystems into spacecraft, launch vehicles, or test facilities
• Proven track record in implementing system safety policies and procedures for engineering development environment
• In-depth knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices
• Proven experience in reliability/life test design and failure reporting and corrective action systems (FRACAS)
• Proficiency in scripting languages like VBA and Python for automation and analyses
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, DNG, or similar
• Ability to read/view mechanical drawings and CAD models in software like CreoView/NX
• Demonstrated work experience in safety-critical environments
• Fundamental project management skills

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $146,645-$205,302

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is$146,645-$205,302

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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