POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-1D12E · FY26.Q2

Systems Engineer III - Fault Management, Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin
[ COMPANY ]
[ POSTED ]
[ REQ ID ]
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$110,938 – $169,432USD
MIDPOINT
$140,185
SPREAD
$58,494
LEVEL
LEAD
§ 01OVERVIEW

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! 

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

In thisroleyou will work asaFaultManagementSystems Engineer,developingsystem-level faultprotectionbehaviors and leadingsubsystem teams in the integration of lower-levelfault protection.You will be a key technical voiceat the interface ofsubsystems, safety, and operations teams toensure thesafety and reliabilityof crewed and uncrewedlunarmissions.

§ 02RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • DesigningautonomousFault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR)mechanisms, includingfault protection state machines, monitors, and responses
  • Decomposing failure modes, effects, and criticality analyses (FMECA),fault tree analyses (FTA), and hazard analysesinto the required system autonomy
  • Defining and modeling vehicle states, modes, conditions, activities, and functions
  • Leading cross-functional working groups with subsystem engineers to develop and integrate the required fault protection mechanisms
  • Supportingimplementation ofautonomous behaviors in flight software
  • Supportingthe broader lunar program inthe development ofsystem of systemmodels and timelines
  • Supporting systems safety work, asrequired
§ 03MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related technical subject area 

  • Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems 

  • Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions to results-oriented problems 

    Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills 

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment 

§ 04PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Successful candidates typically have 5+ years of relevant experience 

  • M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Electrical, or related technical subject area 

  • Demonstrated experience developing fault protection, FDIR, or autonomous response behaviors for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, or comparable complex systems 

  • Technical knowledge in multiple subsystems, particularly guidance navigation & control, and flight software 

  • Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle 

  • Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners 

  • Experience with requirements definition and management, preferably using Jama 

  • Experience with software tools such as Git, Jama, Cameo, Confluence, and JIRA

§ 05SECTION

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
§ 06OTHER SITE RANGES MAY DIFFER
§ 07CULTURE 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.

§ 08REQUIREMENTS

Description

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related technical subject area
  • Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems
  • Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions to results-oriented problems Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
§ 09NICE TO HAVE

Compensation Range for

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How much does the Systems Engineer III - Fault Management, Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin pay?
The posting lists a range of $111K–$169K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
Where is this Systems Engineer III - Fault Management, Lunar Permanence 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 lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
How was this posting sourced?
This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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