Lead Propulsion Systems Engineer - LOX/LNG Engine

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to own the engine-level architecture for a LOX/LNG booster program. You will decompose requirements across subsystems, define interfaces with the vehicle, and lead trades with analytical rigor to optimize performance and reliability.

You will coordinate with test operations and program leadership, ensure traceability and configuration discipline, and drive readiness for major reviews in a fast-paced, safety‑minded environment in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 8+ years propulsion or aerospace system development.
• Hands-on requirements and verification on flight hardware.
• Fundamentals to engage with subsystems and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own engine-level systems architecture with coherent design across subsystems.
• Decompose and allocate requirements across subsystems with traceability.
• Define interfaces between engine subsystems and vehicle, resolving conflicts.
• Lead engine-level trade studies with analytical rigor and clear recommendations.
• Engage with test data, anomaly investigations, and design iterations.
• Identify technical risks early and communicate status to leadership.
• Serve as technical hub across stakeholders including subsystem engineers.
• Coordinate System Safety analysis across the engine and subsystems.
• Lead major program reviews and ensure readiness of designs.
• Maintain configuration discipline across drawings and documents.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Interface definition

Propulsion fundamentals

System safety

Trade studies

Education

B.S. or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related

Tools

DOORS

DNG

Jama

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Blue Origin Engines is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to own the engine-level architecture for a LOX/LNG booster program. You will decompose requirements across subsystems, define interfaces with the vehicle, and lead trades with analytical rigor to optimize performance and reliability.

You will coordinate with test operations and program leadership, ensure traceability and configuration discipline, and drive readiness for major reviews in a fast-paced, safety‑minded environment in the