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Principal Payload Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Required)

AI summary of the role

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage integration of optical terminals on spacecraft within the In-Space Systems business unit.

What you’ll do

  • Serve as primary technical interface between Blue Origin and payload customers, coordinating requirements, schedules, and documentation
  • Lead development, allocation, and verification of requirements across multi-discipline teams
  • Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) between payloads and spacecraft systems
  • Oversee payload integration activities and support testing and verification

What you’ll bring

  • Minimum 8 years experience in systems engineering principles and execution
  • Experience in payload accommodation or spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing
  • Experience with project or program management
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering

Technologies

DOORS Next Generation · optical communications · spacecraft bus systems · interface control documents · systems engineering tools

About Blue Origin

Builds reusable rockets, engines, lunar landers, in-space systems, and satellite networks for civil, defense, commercial, and human-spaceflight customers.

Bootstrapped · 5000+ people

Source and classification

Production engineering · Evidence for this classification:

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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! 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. We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas.
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