Senior Launch Vehicle Integration Engineer – Payload & Vehicle Systems

BLUE ORIGIN

Launch vehicle integration engineer integrating payload, structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics systems for Blue Origin’s reusable New Glenn rocket. Managing interfaces and mission integration through launch readiness.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeColorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,938 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating and managing engineering drawings and models for launch vehicles, with a strong focus on payload integration and interface control. Proficient in utilizing 3-D CAD software and visualization tools to support mission objectives and enhance design engineering processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3-D CAD Software ProficiencyPayload Integration ExperienceConfiguration Control ExpertisePTC Creo ExperienceAerospace Vehicle Fabrication Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Engineering Drawings CreationInterface Control ManagementPayload Accommodation DefinitionDynamic Envelope ManagementSubsystem IntegrationDesign and Integration SkillsConfiguration ControlPayload Fairing DesignCoupled Loads AnalysisSeparation System Requirements

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsGood JudgmentFlexibilityResults-Driven Approach

Tools & Technologies

PTC CreoDOORSWindchillVisualization ToolsScheduling Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Secret ClearanceU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Industry Keywords

AerospaceLaunch Vehicle StructuresPayload IntegrationAircraft StructuresSpacecraft Structures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and release New Glenn Integrated Launch Vehicle engineering drawings and models supporting mission objectives
Create and maintain interface control drawings and models between major New Glenn elements, including payload fairings, payload adapters, and customer payload interfaces
Define and manage payload accommodation environments, including dynamic envelopes, access provisions, separation system interfaces, and service connections
Support payload-specific mission integration from early mission planning through launch readiness
Lead physical integration and packaging of structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics subsystems
Create and manage interface definitions between vehicle subsystems and potential payloads
Coordinate configuration reviews addressing interfaces, subsystem functionality, assembly, and operations
Collaborate with development teams, payload customers, and mission-specific integration teams
Create streamlined processes and linked datasets to improve design engineering processes and operationalize the System Design organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in engineering
At least 2 years of experience developing and packaging aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Configuration control experience from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and test
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software and visualization tools
Knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools
Good judgment, flexibility, and results-driven approach
Preferred: 7+ years of experience in aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures development and integration
Preferred: Experience with payload fairing design, payload adapter development, or orbital launch vehicle payload integration
Preferred: Familiarity with payload user guides, coupled loads analyses, and separation system requirements
Preferred: Experience managing payload-specific interface control documents and coordinating with external payload customers
Preferred: Experience using PTC Creo, DOORS, and Windchill
Preferred: Knowledge of aerospace vehicle fabrication and assembly techniques
Preferred: Ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions
Current secret clearance or ability to obtain needed clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee or asylee
Background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results