Job description

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. We are a passionate team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.   This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. This role is part of New Glenn Avionics, supporting delivery of all avionics components across the entire New Glenn vehicle including but not limited to Avionics Line Replaceable Units, Avionics Harnessing, Avionics Software, and Avionics Systems deliverables. 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 include but are not limited to: Ownership of avionics configuration and integration between New Glenn and Customer Payloads Cradle to grave verification and validation of electrical interface control document requirements Assisting in the design efforts to meeting customer avionics requirements Responsible Engineer for Integrated Vehicle Testing related to customer avionics configurations Owning multiple integration efforts simultaneously and being a single threaded avionics leader from the time of proposal and contract sign through launch. Develop avionics systems engineering requirements related to customer integration and create new and streamlined process to assist in quick turn integration efforts Support customer design reviews, present technical information to multiple different customers both internal and external, and work closely with other integrators to meet accelerated schedule demands Responsible for being an Avionics liaison between multiple different technical and non-technical groups, assist in mission proposal and scope estimation efforts . Responsible Engineer for integrating customer hardware into the New Glenn HIL and serving as a Test Lead for any HIL testing related to customer deliverables. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field . 3 years d irect experience developing requirements and validation and verification articles 1 years experience working in an Integration & Test setting Direct experience in a customer facing role Experience working across multiple technical teams Experience with configuration design, preferrable with avionics hardware and software Excellent ability to present, write, and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical engineering groups Experience presenting technical design and trade studies to internal and external leadership 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. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion  Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working in launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace application Previous experience owning integration cycles cradle to grave Industry experience with Program Management, Estimation, and Budgeting Familiarity with other engineering sub-groups including but not limited to Structures, Ordnance, Thermal, Combined Loads, Production, Operations, etc. Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to Launch Vehicles and Spacecraft Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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, 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. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) 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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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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!
Ownership of avionics configuration and integration between New Glenn and Customer Payloads
Cradle to grave verification and validation of electrical interface control document requirements
Assisting in the design efforts to meeting customer avionics requirements
Responsible Engineer for Integrated Vehicle Testing related to customer avionics configurations
Owning multiple integration efforts simultaneously and being a single threaded avionics leader from the time of proposal and contract sign through launch.
Develop avionics systems engineering requirements related to customer integration and create new and streamlined process to assist in quick turn integration efforts
Support customer design reviews, present technical information to multiple different customers both internal and external, and work closely with other integrators to meet accelerated schedule demands
Responsible for being an Avionics liaison between multiple different technical and non-technical groups, assist in mission proposal and scope estimation efforts .
Responsible Engineer for integrating customer hardware into the New Glenn HIL and serving as a Test Lead for any HIL testing related to customer deliverables.
Bachelor s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field .
3 years d irect experience developing requirements and validation and verification articles
1 years experience working in an Integration & Test setting

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Previous experience working in launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace application
Previous experience owning integration cycles cradle to grave
Industry experience with Program Management, Estimation, and Budgeting
Familiarity with other engineering sub-groups including but not limited to Structures, Ordnance, Thermal, Combined Loads, Production, Operations, etc.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to Launch Vehicles and Spacecraft
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Culture Statement
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.
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