Senior Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

At Blue Origin, we're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. As a Senior Systems Engineer - Risk Management - Rocket Engines, you'll be part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of risk-informed decision-making processes across the organization to drive ongoing strategic program planning.
  • Manage risks and opportunities at the program and business unit level.
  • Lead risk development sessions with small teams and lead program-level risk decision meetings.
  • Ensure extremely high-quality information and data is documented in each risk.
  • Analyze and report on trends and patterns in risk and opportunity management data to inform and support continuous process and tools improvement.
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for risk and opportunity management to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to share best practices and ensure the risk process provides high-value to our teams.
  • Conduct regular risk and opportunity management training sessions for engineering and program management teams to enhance their understanding and proficiency in these areas.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field.
  • 10+ years of system development/integration experience, preferably in aerospace or complicated technical systems, including some aspect of new product development.
  • A track record of successful risk management in complex, high-profile aerospace projects, demonstrating the ability to drive strategic risk decisions and achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Expertise in risk management standards, methodologies, and state-of-the-art tools.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, particularly in the context of spaceflight applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop effective mitigation plans.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions, mentor team members, and engage with stakeholders at various levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to pull teams together to solve problems.
  • The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while contributing to a team-oriented and collaborative culture.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Atlassian Products (JIRA & Confluence).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Liquid rocket engine or propulsion system development experience.
  • Strong mechanical or fluids systems design or analysis fundamentals.
  • Experience with program or project management.
  • Expertise with state-of-the-art risk management tools and software.
  • Experience with Tableau.
  • Experience with effective risk management tools and software.
  • Experience with database queries, such as SQL.
  • Familiarity with industry-specific regulatory requirements and standards for space missions, such as NASA Risk-Informed Decision Making (RIDM) guidelines or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for commercial spaceflight.
  • Knowledge of spaceflight industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.


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