Lead Space Mission Systems Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Sr Mission Systems Engineer to lead the development of mission architectures and system requirements for space missions. You will guide cross‑disciplinary teams, shape proposals, and own critical trade studies from concept to verification.

The role requires strong systems engineering expertise, MBSE proficiency, and the ability to operate with autonomy in a fast‑paced environment. An active TS clearance is highly preferred. Relocation may be provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, mission design, or complex system development.
• Ability to lead technical projects autonomously.
• Experience supporting capture and proposals for defense/space programs.
• Strong scripting with Python or MATLAB and MBSE tools.
• Active Top Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the formulation of new products, mission areas, and programs, translating customer needs into technical concepts.
• Contribute to capture and proposal activities, including developing technical approaches and supporting color team reviews.
• Develop mission architectures, CONOPS, and end-to-end system designs for space applications.
• Decompose mission objectives into verifiable system and subsystem requirements with traceability.
• Drive complex trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and schedule and present findings to leadership.
• Define and control system interfaces and lead interface control working groups across vehicle and ground segments.

Skills

Systems engineering

Mission design

Trade studies

MBSE (SysML)

Python/MATLAB scripting

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Cameo/SysML

DOORS Next Generation

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Sr Mission Systems Engineer to lead the development of mission architectures and system requirements for space missions. You will guide cross‑disciplinary teams, shape proposals, and own critical trade studies from concept to verification.

The role requires strong systems engineering expertise, MBSE proficiency, and the ability to operate with autonomy in a fast‑paced environment. An active TS clearance is highly preferred. Relocation may be provided.