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Mechanisms Systems Engineer Sr - Lunar Permanence
Mechanisms Systems Engineer Sr - Lunar PermanenceBlue Origin • Los Angeles, CA, United States
Mechanisms Systems Engineer Sr - Lunar Permanence

Mechanisms Systems Engineer Sr - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Application close date :

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

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

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 Mechanical Systems Engineer Sr. within the Lunar Core Components team. You will be responsible for performing and leading Systems Engineering (SE) tasks and delivering SE-related products. In this role you 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. You will 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, 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 design reviews, readiness reviews, etc.

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Minimum 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
  • Desired :

  • M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Experience with 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 :

    CA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25;CO applicants is $129,611.00-$181,454.70;WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

    Other site ranges may differ

    Culture 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 an 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.

    Export Control Regulations

    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.

    Background Check

    Required for all positions : Blue's Standard Background Check

    Required for Certain Job Profiles : Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

    Required for Certain Job Profiles : Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and / or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including : Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation / shipping training.

    Required for certain Job Profiles : Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

    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.

    Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. 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, sex, 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here .

    Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

    Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and / or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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