Sr Aerospace Systems Engineer - BNS Core Components

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Role Overview:
Are you ready to transform the way we reach space? Blue Origin’s National Security division is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Core Systems and Components team. In this influential role, you will architect and deliver cutting-edge, mission-critical systems that empower U.S. government and defense initiatives. Working alongside world-class multidisciplinary teams, you’ll drive the development of resilient, scalable solutions for next-generation spacecraft and ground systems. Bring your vision and expertise to Blue Origin—and help us redefine what’s possible in national security space.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical development, integration, and validation of spacecraft/ground system architectures and subsystems.
• Develop system requirements, interface definitions, and verification plans.
• Drive the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle: concept, risk analysis, trade studies, design, test, and delivery.
• Interface with government customers and internal stakeholders to capture mission needs and translate them into actionable system requirements.
• Serve as technical mentor for junior engineers, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.
• Identify, mitigate, and track risks across system design and integration.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, documentation, and status reports.
• Support proposal development and technology road mapping for future systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering for aerospace or defense platforms.
• Deep familiarity with electro-mechanical devices and control systems.
• Proven ability to identify and mature technologies from outside the space market and adapt them for flight applications.
• Systems Engineering experience across multidisciplinary domains for space, including electronics, software, FPGA, magnetics, controls, and mechanical engineering.
• Proven success in applying Design-for-X principles (Cost, Production, Testability, etc.) in system development.
• Experience integrating rapid, iterative development processes with hardware-centric systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency throughout the full systems engineering lifecycle, with emphasis on system architecture, formulation, and balancing requirements.
• Working knowledge of industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD, NASA standards).
• Experience with model-based systems engineering tools and practices.
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence collaboration tools.
• Strong desire to leverage AI tools in daily work and in the systems engineering process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in relevant engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with software-hardware co-design in mission-critical systems.
• Experience with system reliability and sustainment engineering.
• Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) components, such as sensors, actuators, or flight algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with reaction wheels or other spacecraft attitude control subsystems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95 WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’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 an 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 Regulations

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

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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