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Blue Origin LLC Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer in Seattle, Washington
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. ACE allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers you will directly support Blue Origin's success through leading the development and deployment of Model Based Systems Engineering architecture, including digital standards, and processes and tools to define systems architecture, systems definition, verification and validation approaches, and gated reviews. You will support the evaluation and implementation of the next generation of model-based engineering tools. As a senior engineer within the ACE Systems Engineering team, you will champion and develop appropriate and efficient technical processes and methodologies for system engineering and product development including consolidated requirement collection and flow-down, requirement verification and product testing, alignment between design and manufacturing, system integration, and flight operations. 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 include but are not limited to: Establish, supervise, document and improve processes specific to systems engineering consistent with industry best practices while maintaining the speed, agility and efficiency of a development organization.The processes established will support collecting necessary compliance data, improve cycle time, user acceptance, and reduce defects and rework. Act as the negotiator between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests to optimize the organizational approach to system definition and execution. Work with internal customers and tool developers to refine requirements and implement model-based programs and tools Chair/run System Engineering working groups and best practice groups to define the model based strategy Develop strategies and approaches for specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability), integration, analysis and verification Mentor and educate Blue Origin employees on systems engineering processes and methods. Develop and present training materials Minimum Qualifications Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or other technical field 8+ years of systems development and process improvement experience Ability to communicate, coordinate, and work effectively with interdisciplinary and multi-functional teams Knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems. A thorough understanding of the objectives & value of Systems Engineering Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness and strong problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail. Partly self-directed and balance several tasks at one time. 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 (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Preferre