SLD Sr Mechanisms Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines.

To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft mechanical systems.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.

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 Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon, this time to stay.

You will be a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer within the Mechanisms Integrated Product Team (Mechanisms IPT). You will be responsible for performing and leading Systems Engineering (SE) tasks and delivering SE-related products.

This person will work closely with the Mechanisms Designers and Analysts, but also across all other IPTs to ensure successful execution of the Mechanisms Subsystem in the larger spacecraft and mission.

Contribute to a team of Mechanisms Engineers simultaneously developing groundbreaking lunar landers.

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 & manage Mechanisms specifications and requirements (at subsystem and component-levels)
• Develop & manage Mechanisms interfaces, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and models (in collaboration with adjacent IPTs)
• Decompose requirements from system and subsystem-levels into lower-level requirements
• Mentor early-career Mechanisms Systems Engineers on the Lunar Program
• Standardize Mechanisms Systems Engineering approaches
• Own the verification and validation of Mechanisms requirements, in collaboration with the Mechanisms test engineers
• Perform traceability analysis of requirements to higher levels, and to verification activities
• Lead trade studies across the Mechanisms IPT and with other IPTs
• Serve as the Mechanisms point-of-contact for other IPTs
• Utilize Systems Engineering tools such as Jama, Windchill and Cameo
• Support and present at major gated reviews including design reviews, readiness reviews, etc.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 8 years of relevant Mechanisms Engineering or Systems Engineering experience on space missions
• Strong understanding and application of Systems Engineering fundamentals in a few areas such as Requirements management, Verification, and / or Integration
• Familiarity with common spacecraft mechanisms hardware
• Strong understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
• 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 :

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 12 years of relevant Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering experience on space missions
• Experience with Landing Gear and Docking Systems
• Familiar with NASA Systems Engineering process and standards
• Experience solving a variety of mechanical problems demonstrating breadth in application
• Expert in requirements management software such as Jama

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

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $134,838-$188,773

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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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.

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