Mission Systems Engineer — Capabilities Roadmap Lead

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Systems Engineer to define, capture, and manage mission system baselines and configurations for space mobility initiatives. You will work with MBSE standards to align Blue Ring spacecraft capabilities with customer missions.

The role requires strong requirements analysis, experience with system lifecycle, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through design reviews and readiness assessments. Clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably in space.
• Experience defining space system requirements and V-model lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage mission system baselines and configurations.
• Lead stakeholder analyses to align capabilities with missions.
• Develop and maintain technical baselines across programs.
• Lead trade studies and manage technical budgets and interfaces.
• Present to leadership at major gated reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder communication

Model-based systems engineering tools

Education

B.S. in engineering or equivalent

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Jama

Windchill

Cameo

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Systems Engineer to define, capture, and manage mission system baselines and configurations for space mobility initiatives. You will work with MBSE standards to align Blue Ring spacecraft capabilities with customer missions.

The role requires strong requirements analysis, experience with system lifecycle, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through design reviews and readiness assessments. Clearance eligibility is required.