Blue Origin

Space Vehicle Verification and Validation Lead - Blue Ring

Blue Origin • $110K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in space system development or test engineering
  • 2+ years of spacecraft verification experience
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering fundamentals
  • Experience in creating requirement verification reports
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to obtain a US Govt TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage system-level spacecraft verification plans
  • Support launch site system testing and integration
  • Develop product line verification plans and deliverables
  • Deliver verification reports for launch readiness
  • Ensure compliance with payload interface requirements
  • Verify end-to-end system functionality including ground compatibility

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Stock options for regular employees
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays
  • Education Support Program
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

The Space Vehicle Verification and Validation Lead is responsible for delivering a fully qualified system to our customers that is ready for launch. Join us in developing a first-of-its-kind space vehicle and execute the verification phase of the mission. This role will include overseeing the integration of the spacecraft bus to payloads, ground system, and launch vehicle as well as planning and executing the test program for the system level tests.

If you are looking for your next career challenge, enjoy problem solving, want to provide near-term value, and have a passion for spacecraft development, please apply!

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!

Special Mentions:
  • Relocation provided


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Create and own system-level spacecraft verification plans and execution
  • Support launch site system testing, including payload and launch vehicle integration
  • Develop product line verification plans and roll-up deliverables
  • Deliver verification reports that ensure launch and operational readiness
  • Ensure all payload interface requirements are met and spacecraft is ready for count-down
  • Verify end-to-end functionality of system including ground system compatibility


Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Software engineering; or related technical subject area
  • 8 or more years of space system development or test engineering experience
  • 2 or more years of spacecraft verification experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals including requirements derivation, verification and validation
  • Background in creating requirement verification reports and roll-up verification of lower level requirements to system level sell-off
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to earn trust and maintain positive customer relationships
  • Ability to obtain a US Govt TS/SCI clearance


Desired Qualifications:
  • Spaceflight and mission operations experience
  • Mission CONOPs development
  • Spacecraft test engineering familiarity
  • Product line engineering experience
  • Active US government Top Secret clearance


Base Pay Range for:
VA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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.

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.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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