Transporter, Vehicle Autonomy Lead - Lunar Permanence

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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 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!

In this role you will work as the Vehicle Autonomy Lead ensuring that vehicle behavior is designed and understood by all parties both internally on the Transporter team (vehicle level and subsystems) and externally within the greater lunar program architecture. As a part of vehicle autonomy Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) will be a large focus of this role. Additionally modeling the vehicle behavior in diagrams as applicable/useful such as State Machines Functional Flow Block Diagrams and timelines to ensure that vehicle behavior is helping inform the design.

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:

• Plan design and execute strategies for autonomous operation in space.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate autonomy solutions into vehicle systems.
• Design vehicle systems for Fault Protection / Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) including performing fault tree analyses.
• Design and model vehicle states modes conditions activities and functions.
• Support the lunar program team with system-of-system models and timelines as they relate to transporter systems.
• Assist with systems safety work as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Highly knowledgeable in systems engineering practices integration processes and mission/safety-critical systems.
• Proven experience in autonomous engineering preferably in the aerospace industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and deliver results-oriented solutions.
• Excellent verbal written and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships.
• 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 Qualifications:

• Over 5 years of relevant experience.
• Masters degree in Aerospace Mechanical Systems Software Electrical or a related technical field.
• Expertise in multiple subsystems particularly Guidance Navigation & Control and Flight Software.
• Experience with the full spacecraft design life cycle.
• Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners.
• Experience in requirements definition and management preferably using Jama.
• Proficiency with software tools such as Git Jama Cameo Confluence and Jira.

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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.

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