Systems Engineer III - Communication Systems - Lunar Permanence
New Yesterday
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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. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will play a key role in our in-house RF hardware development efforts for spaceflight systems. You will be responsible for developing and integrating a wide range of RF components, ensuring requirements compliance, system verification, and effective subsystem interfacing. This includes representing the RF team in cross-functional trades and impact studies throughout the project lifecycle.
We are seeking candidates who bring technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to quality to deliver safe and reliable human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is essential!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead a team to perform architecture studies, concept development, ICD development, verification planning, vehicle integration, system build and checkout, and operations support
Coordinate in areas of hardware configuration, flight sciences, hardware, software, system safety, supplier management, fault tolerance analysis / schemes, FMECA, FHA
Develop interface specifications
Support CONOPS definition and other design documents related to Avionics subsystems such as Electrical Power Systems, Flight Computing, Command and Data Handling, etc.
Own development of hardware requirements, flow down, and verification planning
Support development of system requirements, flow down, and verification planning
Analyze and track key performance metrics for avionics systems throughout the product lifecycle and continually assess new designs to optimize for manufacturability, quality, and cost
Support the development and execution of ground and flight test operations
Minimum Qualifications:
Passion for getting people into space and back again safely
B.S. degree or higher in an applicable field (electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, etc.)
Successful candidates in this role typically have 4+ years of related experience.
Proven ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions
In depth knowledge of systems engineering practices (e.g., requirements development; standard verification methods; functional decomposition; standard diagramming techniques; risk and opportunity management)
Proficiency with the Agile sprints and planning
Experience with requirements management software (JAMA preferred)
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
5+ years industry experience on large engineering systems
Experience designing and developing flight proven spacecraft hardware
Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting various RF hardware and RF systems.
Knowledge of and experience in analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, microcontrollers and FPGA interfaces, design of RF systems, serial communication, and/or telemetry systems.
Proficiently using software tools such as Matlab or Python
Familiar with AI tools and agents to automate recurring tasks and speed up processes
Experience with harnessing and component packaging
Experience developing products at any stage from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and test
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85;WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85 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.
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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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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- Location:
- Los Angeles