Systems Engineer III - Software Configuration - Blue Origin
DODGERTOWN, CA 90090
About the Job
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! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.
This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.
Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. This role is part of the New Shepard program.
New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system crafted to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space.
Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space!As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will own the software product lifecycle management plan including the creation and updating of any processes required to support the execution of the plan.
You will facilitate software deployment, release, and configuration management and control for various spaceflight systems.
You will provide essential contributions to the team’s impact on all aspects of software configuration management for each phase of the development lifecycle.
You will be expected to lead software design integration within the overall vehicle configuration.
You will lead regular technical configuration reviews to align software development and change activities, including code, requirements and software version control.
You will review Software Change packages for technical completeness and support their review at change control board.
Other duties will include guiding multi-functional teams through the software change process; supporting the resolution of integration issues with lead engineers and their respective teams; and developing or managing control documents associated with interface definitions between subsystems.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
Passion for our mission and vision is required!For this role, you should have an understanding or experience of:Systems Engineering principles & processes.Software architectureSoftware development processesSoftware baselines and release processes within software repositories & artifact releases in hardware PLM repositoriesSoftware artifacts traceability management,SW/HW integration & quality management,Problem reporting, including tracking of problem reports against specific baselines/releases,Corrective actions for problem reports,Software Change control,Preferred familiarity w/ both Subversion and Git version control systems,Technical & administrative work in change control boards (CCBs),Change analysis and status accounting,Software load control,Software lifecycle environment control.Responsibilities:Integrate systems engineering into SW product lifecycle management.Own the SW product lifecycle management plan and requirementsDevelop or improve the processes required to support the strategy and meet the requirementsEnsure that the configuration supports major design reviews and the integration landmarksReview software change packages for technical completenessMaintain and report on development activities and technical issuesEnsure team alignment to the configuration management standardsSupport process of developing system requirements, flow down, and verification planningClear communication and collaboration with all development teams involved on projectsCollaboration across organizations, leading by influence.Minimum Qualifications:B.S.
degree in engineering and 5+ years proven ability in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or other regulated industriesIndustry experience in Systems Engineering tools and processesExperience with the software development lifecycle and associated configuration management processes used for highly integrated and complex productsProven ability to work optimally and collaborate in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environmentDemonstrated configuration control experience on recently developed software and hardware products from early trade studies through final design and into manufacturing and test, maintenance and sustaining.Familiar with configuration engineering in safety critical or standards-compliant projects.Engineering review and ownership of multiple configuration variants of a common design baseline.Oversight of changes to an operating system with varying effectivity across multiple productsAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Strong written and verbal communication skillsMust 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 asylumPreferred Qualifications:M.S.
degree in engineering and 8+ years in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or other related industryExperience with development tools such as DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and WindchillFamiliar with both hardware and software development processes for complex software embedded systemsKnowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologiesCompensation Range for:CA applicants is $141,480.00-$198,072.00;CO applicants is $129,690.00-$181,566.00;WA applicants is $141,480.00-$198,072.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.BenefitsBenefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
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! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.
This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.
Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. This role is part of the New Shepard program.
New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system crafted to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space.
Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space!As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will own the software product lifecycle management plan including the creation and updating of any processes required to support the execution of the plan.
You will facilitate software deployment, release, and configuration management and control for various spaceflight systems.
You will provide essential contributions to the team’s impact on all aspects of software configuration management for each phase of the development lifecycle.
You will be expected to lead software design integration within the overall vehicle configuration.
You will lead regular technical configuration reviews to align software development and change activities, including code, requirements and software version control.
You will review Software Change packages for technical completeness and support their review at change control board.
Other duties will include guiding multi-functional teams through the software change process; supporting the resolution of integration issues with lead engineers and their respective teams; and developing or managing control documents associated with interface definitions between subsystems.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
Passion for our mission and vision is required!For this role, you should have an understanding or experience of:Systems Engineering principles & processes.Software architectureSoftware development processesSoftware baselines and release processes within software repositories & artifact releases in hardware PLM repositoriesSoftware artifacts traceability management,SW/HW integration & quality management,Problem reporting, including tracking of problem reports against specific baselines/releases,Corrective actions for problem reports,Software Change control,Preferred familiarity w/ both Subversion and Git version control systems,Technical & administrative work in change control boards (CCBs),Change analysis and status accounting,Software load control,Software lifecycle environment control.Responsibilities:Integrate systems engineering into SW product lifecycle management.Own the SW product lifecycle management plan and requirementsDevelop or improve the processes required to support the strategy and meet the requirementsEnsure that the configuration supports major design reviews and the integration landmarksReview software change packages for technical completenessMaintain and report on development activities and technical issuesEnsure team alignment to the configuration management standardsSupport process of developing system requirements, flow down, and verification planningClear communication and collaboration with all development teams involved on projectsCollaboration across organizations, leading by influence.Minimum Qualifications:B.S.
degree in engineering and 5+ years proven ability in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or other regulated industriesIndustry experience in Systems Engineering tools and processesExperience with the software development lifecycle and associated configuration management processes used for highly integrated and complex productsProven ability to work optimally and collaborate in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environmentDemonstrated configuration control experience on recently developed software and hardware products from early trade studies through final design and into manufacturing and test, maintenance and sustaining.Familiar with configuration engineering in safety critical or standards-compliant projects.Engineering review and ownership of multiple configuration variants of a common design baseline.Oversight of changes to an operating system with varying effectivity across multiple productsAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Strong written and verbal communication skillsMust 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 asylumPreferred Qualifications:M.S.
degree in engineering and 8+ years in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or other related industryExperience with development tools such as DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and WindchillFamiliar with both hardware and software development processes for complex software embedded systemsKnowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologiesCompensation Range for:CA applicants is $141,480.00-$198,072.00;CO applicants is $129,690.00-$181,566.00;WA applicants is $141,480.00-$198,072.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.BenefitsBenefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.California
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