Aerospace Systems Engineer I - Launch into Space

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Aerospace Systems Engineer to design and manage complex systems infrastructure across multiple locations including Kent, WA; Denver, CO; Reston, VA; and Cape Canaveral, FL. You will lead system definition, test, integration, safety, and verification activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, traceable requirements and interfaces.

The role emphasizes distributed teamwork, rapid development programs, and a strong culture of safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Experience with Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering experience on complex systems.
• Breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status.
• Relevant internship/co-curricular and research experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Based upon your desired career path, your projects may include many aspects of applied systems engineering including system definition, systems test, system integration, system safety, operations and system verification of fluid, mechanical, propulsion and electrical systems.
• Decompose internal customer requirements and requests into test system requirements specifications, including bi-directional traceability.
• Develop & manage interfaces through requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)and drawings.
• Lead and present at major gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)on system overall technical readiness and status of Systems Engineering deliverables.
• Own the verification and validation planning, traceability and completion through test plan creation and completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

B.S. in engineering or technical field

M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/related

Tools

Jama

Rhapsody

Cameo

Model Based Systems Engineering

Flight Dynamics

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Aerospace Systems Engineer to design and manage complex systems infrastructure across multiple locations including Kent, WA; Denver, CO; Reston, VA; and Cape Canaveral, FL. You will lead system definition, test, integration, safety, and verification activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, traceable requirements and interfaces.

The role emphasizes distributed teamwork, rapid development programs, and a strong culture of safety and