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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer III - Fault Management, MK2 Lunar Lander - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,023.0 - $169,432.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Biometrics, Software Tools, Software Requirements Analysis, Jama (Software), Safety Critical Systems, State Machines, Git, Information Technology - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Greater-Seattle-Area/Systems-Engineer-III---Fault-Management--MK2-Lunar-Lander_R69092 ## About the Role * B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related technical subject area * Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems * Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions to results-oriented problems Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment Preferred Qualifications: * Successful candidates typically have 5+ years of relevant experience * M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Electrical, or related technical subject area * Demonstrated experience developing fault protection, FDIR, or autonomous response behaviors for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, or comparable complex systems * Technical knowledge in multiple subsystems, particularly guidance navigation & control, and flight software * Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle * Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners * Experience with requirements definition and management, preferably using Jama * Experience with software tools such as Git, Jama, Cameo, Confluence, and JIRA ## Description * Designing autonomous Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) mechanisms, including fault protection state machines, monitors, and responses * Decomposing failure modes, effects, and criticality analyses (FMECA), fault tree analyses (FTA), and hazard analyses into the required system autonomy * Defining and modeling vehicle states, modes, conditions, activities, and functions * Leading cross-functional working groups with subsystem engineers to develop and integrate the required fault protection mechanisms * Supporting implementation of autonomous behaviors in flight software * Supporting the broader lunar program in the development of system of system models and timelines * Supporting systems safety work, as required, 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. 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