Launch Ground Systems Architect & Site Selection Lead

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,618 - 224,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a highly experienced systems architect to shape the New Glenn ground systems as part of the Launch System Architecture team. You will translate high-level mission needs into a coherent technical vision and lead cross‑disciplinary trades that influence site, interfaces, and operational cadence.

You will drive feasibility studies, oversee trade analyses, and develop CONOPS for launch processing and mission operations, ensuring scalability and reliability across evolving

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Familiarity with export control (EAR/ITAR) regulations.
• 10+ years of experience developing complex, large‑scale operational systems in aerospace/defense or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience across development lifecycle including transition to operations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, customers, and suppliers.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and preferred solutions in order to represent the customer for architectural trades.
• Oversee concept development and feasibility studies for solutions that integrate emergent upgrades/programs into existing or new infrastructure.
• Identify and lead trade studies used to define overall architecture and flight/ground interfaces.
• Work hand in hand with emerging programs to develop CONOPS for New Glenn launch processing and launch and mission operations.
• Provide systems engineering and integration expertise to New Glenn elements seeking launch capability by defining and developing mission, organizational, physical, functional, signal, hardware/software, and operational interfaces.
• Provide assistance with the requirements for engineering models, simulations, test beds, and special test equipment for all organizations involved with system testing.
• Ensure the systems are designed with human considerations for all processes.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Oral communication

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a highly experienced systems architect to shape the New Glenn ground systems as part of the Launch System Architecture team. You will translate high-level mission needs into a coherent technical vision and lead cross‑disciplinary trades that influence site, interfaces, and operational cadence.

You will drive feasibility studies, oversee trade analyses, and develop CONOPS for launch processing and mission operations, ensuring scalability and reliability across evolving