Hardware-in-the-Loop Testbed Lead - Transfer Stage

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About the role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will lead the design and build of the Vehicle Test Bed (VTB) for the Transfer Stage team. The VTB will provide an environment to combine vehicle avionics and flight software, enabling system development, verification, and validation. The VTB will include software simulations and hardware emulators, as well as software to control these simulations and emulators. The test environment will also involve connections to other in-space vehicle emulators and test beds. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to excellence to build a test lab from the ground up to enable the next human missions to the moon! Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Perform all stages of design, build, integration, certification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation of the VTB.
• Lead a team through all phases of development while providing technical guidance.
• Define functional capabilities of the VTB.
• Coordinate with the vehicle subsystem teams to define their test requirements and to integrate their subsystems in the VTB.
• Work with test management on VTB staff plans, non-labor cost estimates, and the VTB schedule.
• Lead tiger teams for problem investigation and resolution.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering
• Highly knowledgeable of spacecraft electrical systems including command and data handling, electrical power systems, and RF systems.
• Proven experience developing hardware in the loop test labs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to build consensus amongst multiple customers and stakeholders, balance multiple priorities, and deliver meaningful results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Electrical, or related technical subject area
• Experience with the development of simulations for avionics interfaces.
• Experience working on a verification program for a complex spaceflight or aviation system.
• Experience with requirements and V&V tracking tools, preferably using JAMA.
• Experience with certification of flight readiness process for a new system.
• Experience with NASA lunar, deep space, or planetary missions.
• Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners.

Pay

Base pay range for WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• 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%
• 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 additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results

Background Check

• Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires access to a military installation
• Additional requirements for drivers operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (e.g., Drug and Alcohol Testing, CDL requirements, hazardous materials training)
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical