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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The MK2 Crew Lunar Lander team is seeking aSystems Engineer IIIto specialize in Human Systems Integration (HSI). In this critical role, you will apply rigorous systems engineering principles to ensure the human operator is at the center of the lander's architecture. You will be responsible for defining and managing the HSI requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies that shape the design of crew interfacing systems. Your work will ensure the final vehicle is optimized for human performance, safety, and usability. This role is perfect for a systems engineer who applies deep technical rigor to translate human performance capabilities and limitations into verifiable requirements for a safe and highly operable spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadspacecraft-level human systems integration (HSI)for the MK2 Crew Lunar Lander across the full lifecycle: concept refinement, requirements, design, integration, test, and mission operations.
• Develop and maintaintechnical requirements, including allocation to subsystems; own traceability and change control.
• Execute onverification & validation (V&V)for HSI requirements: verification planning, compliance matrices, human-in-the-loop test strategy, data review and/or analysis, author verification reports.
• Manageinterfaces(mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal, software, operational) across subsystems and with ground/launch/mission segments; drive ICD development and closure.
• Drivetrade studiesand architecture decisions (mass/power/thermal/operability /safety/reliability), documenting rationale and risk. Act
• Support system safety and mission assurance activities includingtask analysis and human error analysis, FMEA/FTA participation, and operational constraints, with a focus on human-system interactions
• Contribute to development of the Human Systems Integration Plan and ensure compliance and execution within the MK2 organization, including authoring required deliverables for design and certification reviews
• Supportintegration and testcampaigns: procedure reviews, readiness reviews, test execution support, data review, and requirement closure.
• Communicate status and technical decisions clearly to program leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering (or related).
• 5+ yearsof relevant experience in systems engineering for aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements definition, interface management, and verification and validation.
• Proficiency with human-systems engineering concepts and applications
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and communicate clearly (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience oncrewed spacecraftand/or human systems integration of a complex aerospace program (safety-driven design, hazard processes, certification-style rigor).
• Deep familiarity with NASA-STD-3001 (NASA Space Flight Human-System Standard) and experience applying it to a human spaceflight program
• Proficiency with a requirements management tool (e.g., Jama or DOORS Next Gen) and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with human in the loop testing and best practices for human subject data collection and subject population selection
• Experience with reliability/safety analyses (FMEA, FTA, hazard tracking) and operational concept development.

What You'll Bring

• Strong systems thinking with the ability to dive deep when needed.
• Bias for action and crisp closure of open technical items.
• High standards for documentation quality and requirements rigor.
• Collaborative leadership style and comfort navigating ambiguity.

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Culture Statement

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Applicants 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.

Background Check

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Benefits

• Benefits 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.
• 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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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