Senior Systems Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Senior Systems Engineer involved in the design and development of engine systems for space vehicles at Blue Origin. Collaborating with engineers to ensure safety and efficiency in space exploration.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering processes, including requirements management, verification, and risk management, while effectively leading teams and driving process improvements in safety-critical environments.

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Systems Engineering ProcessRequirements ManagementVerification and Risk ManagementSpace Qualified Liquid Rocket EnginesSystems Engineering Tools

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Hard Skills

System DesignSystem DevelopmentSystem IntegrationFailure Modes AnalysisReliability AnalysisConcept of Operations DevelopmentTechnical Accuracy VerificationGated Reviews ManagementMechanical Systems IntegrationCustomer Interaction

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationExecution SkillsCoordination SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

DOORSDNGJamaJiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical EnvironmentSystem Safety DataLaunch Vehicle CoordinationFluid/Mechanical SystemsAvionics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead system design and development at all stages of the development lifecycle including: requirements capture and flow-down, preliminary design, critical design, product realization, design verification testing, system integration, qualification, certification, and delivery.
Develop, manage, and allocate system level requirements.
Lead systems engineering activities and drive system engineering practices.
Manage, organize, and own gated reviews.
Develop and mature Concept of Operations documents.
Ownership of System Safety data for our engines.
Drive technical accuracy and completeness of verification records (test plans, test reports, analysis reports, inspection reports, etc.)
Ensure all aspects of the system are working to the correct configuration including drawings, interface control documents, and the design description documents.
Ensure completeness of the life cycle for operability, reliability, maintainability.
Negotiate between multiple interests to ensure the larger system as a whole is optimized.
Daily launch vehicle customers and test site coordination, create interface definition and design specification documents from engineering documentation.
Respond to all facets of customer’s vehicle operability questions during all life-cycle phases of design, development, test and launch.
Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges
Track, evaluate and report on system metrics
Lead engine level trade studies
Drive process improvement across systems engineering practices
Lead system safety and hazards analyses, failure modes and reliability analyses.
Management of internal/external engine interfaces

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or another technical field
5+ years system development/integration experience working with complex mechanical systems
Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies, in a safety-critical environment
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through direct authority or through influence
Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, DNG, Jama, or similar
Experience with Atlassian collaboration tools Jira and Confluence
Strong understanding of the System Engineering Process; Requirements, Verification, and Risk Management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated technical expertise in space qualified liquid rocket engines, fluid/mechanical systems, avionics, manufacturing, systems engineering, vehicle integration and/or test.
Desire to support customer, government contractor and internal Blue leadership interaction
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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.