Blue Origin · 2 weeks ago
Mission Test Systems Engineer III (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Blue Origin is focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Mission Test Systems Engineer III will create mission-level test plans, conduct system-level testing, and collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure successful space mission systems testing.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement comprehensive mission test plans and procedures for space mission systems
Work closely with system engineers, designers, and program managers to understand mission requirements and objectives
Conduct system-level testing to verify and validate system performance, functionality, and reliability
Analyze test data, identify anomalies, and provide detailed reports and recommendations for improvements
Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams to develop test automation strategies and tools
Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to test systems and processes
Continuously enhance testing methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering, Physics
5+ years of proven experience in systems engineering principles and execution
Proven experience in system engineering and testing within the aerospace industry or similar
Strong understanding of space mission design and testing processes
Proficiency in using test equipment and software relevant to the aerospace domain
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Enjoys a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment
Possess skills in strategic system thinking, excellent written and oral communication skills, proactive in moving the program forward through team collaborations to achieve timely decisions, ability to earn trust, and maintain positive and professional relationships
Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph
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
M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
8+ years of experience
Spacecraft systems engineering experience
Knowledge of space mission operations and satellite systems
Experience with automated test systems and tools
Experience with verification of requirements and using Systems Engineering tools such as DOORs, ETM, Windchill and Cameo
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
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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