Lunar Vehicle Requirements and Verification Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence (R38129)

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 a balanced infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer to join the Lunar Vehicle Requirements and Verification Team. Some of your initial tasks may include requirements definition, requirements decomposition, ConOps development, and interface definition. As the program progresses, tasking will shift to requirement verification planning, coordination of verification evidence, and development/delivery of verification closure notices. As a senior individual contributor on the team, you will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership principles, driving continuous improvement in team development and organizational processes.
This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and require your dedicated dedication and attention toward safe and reliable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! If you're passionate about providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the completion of program development in the areas of requirements definition, validation, and Verification.
• Support system and lower-level requirements management, including change control, audits, and coordination with other teams.
• Support and participate in milestone reviews.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand Vehicle Requirements and ensure strong, continued communications throughout the lifecycle of the mission.
• Apply a variety of technical principles and tools in Systems Engineering such as CONOPs development, requirements analysis, and interface definition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• General knowledge of overall Systems Engineering process and technical budgets
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant science or engineering discipline
• Familiarity with the lunar environment, science, and exploration systems
• General knowledge of space systems design and requirements (e.g., thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, acoustics, electrical grounding/bonding) and mechanical hardware design
• General knowledge of crewed space flight systems and human factors
• Experience with requirements development/management tools such as JAMA
• Experience with Systems Engineering modeling tools such as Cameo.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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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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