Senior Payload Systems Engineer
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas. Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting requirements analysis and traceability; functional, systems, and safety analysis; technical performance monitoring; development of specialty engineering approaches to operability, reliability, maintainability and supportability; and system product lifecycle processes.
Relocation assistance may be available for this position
Travel expectations: Up to 20% travel may be required for customer meetings, integration activities, and launch support
Work with customers as a technical advocate for one or more payloads through the full payload lifecycle (execution of contract through payload integration and launch)
Serve as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and payload customers
Coordinate payload requirements, integration schedules, and technical documentation
Support the development of technical proposal content, including payload accommodation concepts, interface definitions, and mass/volume/power assessments in response to customer RFPs and RFIs
Collaborate with business development and capture teams to provide payload accommodation expertise and technical inputs that inform pricing, schedules, and programmatic commitments during the proposal lifecycle
Lead the development, allocation, and verification of requirements
Assist with the development of systems engineering processes and tools, ensure consistent implementation, and service in a system integration capacity
Work with multi-discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions
Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) between payloads and spacecraft systems
Identify and manage technical risks throughout the payload integration process
Oversee payload integration activities, ensuring compliance with requirements and specifications
Support payload testing and verification activities
Coordinate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from integration to launch
Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering principles and execution
Experience in payload accommodation or spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing
Experience with project or program management
Able to work with minimal direction as well collaboratively with cross functional team members
Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering
M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
12 years of related experience
Experience leading the establishment and adherence of systems requirements for an aerospace project with a varied group of engineers across multiple disciplines
Experience with verification of requirements using tools like DOORS Next Generation, system lifecycle configuration management tools, and other functional analysis toolsets
Knowledgeable about system design and analysis and relations to element design at the flight and ground levels as well as component specification development
Experience with optical communications systems and terminals
Background in spacecraft bus systems and subsystem interfaces
Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45Don’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 an 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.
Description
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering principles and execution
- Experience in payload accommodation or spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing
- Experience with project or program management
- Able to work with minimal direction as well collaboratively with cross functional team members
- Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering
Compensation Range for
CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
Other site ranges may differ
Culture 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 an 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.
- How much does the Senior Payload Systems Engineer at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $144K–$220K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior Payload Systems Engineer role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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