Systems Design Engineer II

About the role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will lead the overall physical integration and packaging of structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics subsystems of various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn product development and mission integration.

Responsibilities

• Creation and release of New Glenn Integrated Launch Vehicle Engineering drawings and models which support mission objectives
• Create and maintain interface control drawings and models between major New Glenn elements
• Create streamlined processes and linked datasets to enhance our design engineering processes to operationalize our System Design organization
• Create and manage interface definitions between vehicle subsystems and potential payloads using appropriate control documents to ensure that the configuration supports major design reviews and integration milestones
• Coordinate regular configuration reviews to address interfaces, subsystem functionality, assembly and operations
• Communicate and collaborate with all development teams involved on projects

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in the development and packaging of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
• Demonstrated configuration control experience from early trade studies through final design and into manufacturing and test
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software and visualization tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools
• Good judgment and flexibility. Driven to achieve results

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of demonstrated ability in development and integration of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
• Experience using PTC Creo, DOORS, and Windchill
• Knowledge of aerospace vehicle fabrication and assembly techniques
• Ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions
• Current secret clearance, or ability to obtain needed clearance

Pay

Base pay range for CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25. WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. 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