Systems Engineer III

6 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
Job Title: Systems Engineer III

At Blue Origin, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Systems Engineer III, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and testing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks for one or more rocket engine programs, ensuring a clear understanding of their potential impact on system-level performance and program development objectives.
  • Collaborate with integrated project teams (IPTs) to foster a deep understanding of how interconnected risks may influence one another and impact the system and program success.
  • Coach teams in characterizing program risks and developing mitigation plans, monitoring their effectiveness and adjusting strategies as necessary to maintain project timelines and mission success.
  • Facilitate risk-informed decision-making processes by presenting clear and concise risk analyses to stakeholders, promoting transparency and understanding of accepted risks.
  • Serve as a focal of program knowledge and strategy, integrating development efforts to ensure that individual component team setbacks do not undermine overall project success.
  • Lead risk review boards at integrated product team and program levels.
  • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and risk-awareness across the organization, mentoring team members on best practices in risk management.
  • Collaborate with risk managers and key stakeholders to improve processes, tools, and training.
  • Improve metrics and reporting systems to provide valuable insights into risk posture.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience in aerospace engineering or complex electromechanical and thermal/fluids systems development.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop effective mitigation plans.
  • Experience in risk management, demonstrating the ability to assess uncertainty, drive strategic risk decisions, and achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Experience managing risk within a structured risk management system.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions, mentor team members, and engage with stakeholders at various levels.
  • The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while contributing to a team-oriented and collaborative culture.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Must be a US citizen or national, US permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the US as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Liquid Rocket Engine development experience and understanding of rocket engine cycles.
  • Experience with program or project management.
  • Familiarity with formal risk management best practices, such as NASA Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM) or similar.
  • Familiarity with system safety or reliability analyses, such as Functional Hazard Analysis, Failure, Mode, and Effects Analysis.
  • Experience leading Root Cause Analysis and developing Corrective Actions.
  • Experience with database queries, such as SQL.
  • Experience with Confluence & JIRA.
  • Experience with Tableau.
Compensation:

CA applicants: $120,060.00-$168,084.00; WA applicants: $120,060.00-$168,084.00. Other site ranges may differ.

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

Inclusivity Statement:

At Blue Origin, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.



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