Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

19 hours ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Blue Origin Full time
Blue Origin Job Description

Job Title: Responsible Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a Responsible Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development and operation of our Blue Moon lander, a key component of our lunar mission. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the success of our mission to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the definition and validation of the Blue Moon MK1 Lander Lunar Orbit, De-Orbit, Descent, and Landing (DDL), and Surface Phases as part of the Mission Analysis team.
  • Develop and maintain CONOPS and mission activities for lunar orbit, DDL, and lunar surface phases, including applying MBSE-based mission models.
  • Oversee and participate in phase-specific V&V activities, both hardware testing and vehicle simulations.
  • Evaluate and run vehicle simulation, test reports, and other analysis products.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks or issues discovered in system integration & test.
  • Work with the mission operations team to ensure translation of the CONOPS to sound procedures, flight rules, and mission planning.
  • Generate, decompose, and review tasks & initiatives for other engineers on the Mission Analysis team or supporting IPTs, while training and mentoring others.

Requirements:

  • B.S. or M.S. in aerospace engineering or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience on space missions, including in late development cycles (post-CDR to launch).
  • Direct experience in systems engineering and basic familiarity with all major subsystems of robotic spacecraft.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Direct experience working on planetary landers and/or vehicles operating in the lunar environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in GNC, including running/evaluating vehicle simulations/6DOF.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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