SLD Sr Mechanisms Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

$134,838 - $188,774/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Mechanisms Systems Engineer role at Blue Origin is focused on developing and managing mechanical systems for the Lunar Permanence business unit, which is responsible for the Blue Moon lander product lines. This position involves working closely with NASA and other partners to ensure the successful execution of the Human Landing System program, contributing to the sustainable infrastructure for lunar missions. The engineer will lead systems engineering tasks, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across various teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Develop & manage Mechanisms specifications and requirements (at subsystem and component-levels)
• Develop & manage Mechanisms interfaces, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and models
• 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 including design reviews, readiness reviews, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 8 years of relevant Mechanisms Engineering or Systems Engineering experience on space missions
• Strong understanding and application of Systems Engineering fundamentals in areas such as Requirements management, Verification, and/or Integration
• Familiarity with common spacecraft mechanisms hardware
• Strong understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 12 years of relevant Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering experience on space missions
• Experience with Landing Gear and 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

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results.