Blue Origin · 1 month ago
Mechanisms Systems Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Mechanisms Systems Engineer III will be responsible for leading Systems Engineering tasks and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful execution of the Mechanisms Subsystem for lunar landers.
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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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Minimum 5 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
Preferred
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
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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