SLD Electrical Power Systems Safety Engineer Sr. - Lunar Permanence

Company: Blue Origin
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, 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 diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will work as a Safety Systems Engineer supporting the Electrical Power Systems (EPS) design and integration on future space vehicles. EPS scope includes power generation, regulation, control, and distribution to vehicle subsystems and payloads. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration, and your dedicated commitment and detailed attention will further the cause of safe and repeatable spaceflight.In this role, you will develop system safety processes work products necessary to support lifecycle development of vehicle power architectures. You will directly influence system requirements and support system trades to ensure safe and reliable operations in space.You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.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!Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel not typically expected, but on an as need basis up to 15%Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Develop Plans for Hardware Aspects of Certification (PHAC), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Hazard Sheets, and Architecture Safety Allocation.
  • Support in developing Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), reliability analysis, and developing mitigation plans for EPS at the subsystem and component level
  • Ensure traceability between subsystem and component functions, requirements, and safety artifacts
  • Collaborate with Vehicle Systems Engineers to ensure commonality across safety products.Minimum Qualifications:
    • B.S. degree or equivalent relevant experience in engineering or another related technical field
    • Strong system safety and mission assurance fundamentals
    • Must have authored Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Plans for Hardware Aspects of Certification (PHAC), and/or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
    • Experience with software and complex hardware certification in accordance with DO178 and DO254, or similar design assurance standards
    • Experience with requirements development/management tools such as DOORS Next Gen or JAMA
    • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
    • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
    • 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 asylumPreferred Qualifications:
      • M.S. in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
      • Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices such as requirements definition, requirements traceability, functional decomposition, and verification and validation.
      • 8+ years experience on large engineering systems in industries such as aerospace or automotive
      • Experience with multiple safety standards (e.g. MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP-4761)
      • Experience with reliability data sources such as NPRD, EPRD and utilizing Windchill software tool for reliability models and FTAs
      • Experience with reliability/life test design (failure modes discovery, life demonstration, and screening), Weibull analysis and parameter estimation, stress-strength interference analyses, probability distribution estimation, reliability growth modeling, and probabilistic risk analysis
      • Experience with reliability predictions per MIL-HDBK-217F, 217Plus, PRISM, etc.
      • Experience with Physics of Failure and relevant analysis toolsets (e.g. Ansys Sherlock)
      • Experience with systems engineering modeling tools, such as Rhapsody or Cameo.
      • Familiarity with fuel cell stacks and balance of plant componentsCompensation Range for:CA applicants is $156,910.50-$219,674.70;CO applicants is $144,277.88-$201,989.03;WA applicants is $156,910.50-$219,674.70Other 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 .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.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice .

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