Payload Integration Engineer Level 3

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and lowcost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse 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 Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Blue Origin is seeking a new member for our team to serve as a Payload Integration Engineer reporting to and accountable to the Payload Integration manager. As part of a small passionate and accomplished team of experts you will be the Orbital Launch Site point of contact with spacecraft customers and manufacturers during the launch campaign for Orbital Launch Site. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of Payload Integration. You will be responsible for supporting mission analysis design and spacecraft launch operations. You will be responsible for generating missionunique documentation required for planning and approvals and processing as well as postflight reports. The position will involve coordination with Mission Management Marketing Customer Experience systems engineers and other disciplines during the mission proposal as well as integration phase. You will be responsible for coordinating requirements with all disciplines of the launch site operations team. Other responsibilities will initially include processing flight hardware performing spacecraft mate & encapsulation transport mate to the launch vehicle and integrated testing. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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:

• Function as launch site focal point for spacecraft interface requirements (IRD ICD etc. evaluation and proposing edits to the Mission Integrator and Mission Manager.
• Participate in generating or evaluating proposals for primary secondary comanifested or rideshare payloads.
• Perform thorough technical assessments of proposed internal and external payload interface requirements to understand the impacts to the launch site
• Evaluate or contribute to validation planning for payloads
• Capture and implement launch system upgrades/changes to support mechanical electrical pneumatic thermal and shock environments contamination and communication requirements for a broad variety of spacecraft types including crewed systems.
• Work directly with Mission Management leadership to generate proposals and requirement verification planning for primary and secondary payloads (comanifested or rideshare payloads) while working with launch vehicle engineering for implementation
• Act as primary point of contact for all launch site spacecraft processing activity throughout the launch campaign including administrative and support services to the customer at the Payload Process (PPF) and launch facilities
• Manage/coordinate spacecraft daily processing schedule inputs to the mission integration and daily operations schedules.
• Participate in launch countdown monitoring various interface airborne and ground systems supporting the spacecraft.
• Coordinate and host spacecraft customer launch site visits and technical interchange meetings and act as the Launch Operations technical representative during mission integration design meetings.
• Lead a small group of highly skilled technicians to perform payload processing activities in 100K (ISO8 class or higher cleanroom
• Assist with handson assembly integration and testing of payload accommodations flight hardware including mechanical hydraulic electrical and pneumatic equipment

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical physics aerospace engineering or another related engineering discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of direct/specialized experience in large payload integration and/or the development of payload integration requirements including launch campaigns.
• Excellent oral written interpersonal customer relation skills and presentation skills are required
• 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.
• Current TS/SCI clearance or ability to successfully complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
• Must be able to travel to other Blue Origin offices alternate launch site and customer facilities
• Position requires: lifting 35lbs) climbing bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping stretching and carrying and standing for extended periods 8 hours min.
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends when needed to support test or launch campaign timelines
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired

• Experience with developing and executing launch operations procedures
• Experience with payload operations integration payload fairings adapters payload separation systems matchmates (fitchecks) and launch countdown activities
• Familiarity with industry and USG safety requirements including AFMAN 91710.
• Experience planning and conducting spacecraft launch preparations
• Experience with project management / scheduling experience (MS Project Primavera P6
• Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Inclusivity Statement

Dont 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 a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and longterm 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 companypaid 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.

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