Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer: Engine Architecture Lead

Blue Origin LLC; 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

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Washington state is seeking a senior systems engineer to serve as the technical integrator for a LOX/LNG booster engine. You will own the engine-level systems architecture, decompose requirements, define interfaces, and drive verification across subsystems to deliver a safe, reliable propulsion system.

You will lead trade studies, coordinate hazard analysis, and work with test operations, vehicle teams, and leadership to advance program readiness.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in propulsion or aerospace system development, ideally on liquid rocket engines.
• Hands-on experience with requirements development, interface definition, and system-level verification.
• Ability to engage with subsystem engineers across propulsion domains.
• Strong background in system safety and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Own engine-level systems architecture, ensuring coherent, traceable design across subsystems.
• Develop, decompose, and allocate requirements with traceability to verification.
• Define and control all key interfaces between engine subsystems and with the vehicle.
• Lead engine-level trade studies and push for optimization and system performance.
• Coordinate system safety analysis and participate in major program reviews.

Skills

Requirements development

Interface definition

System-level verification

Propulsion fundamentals

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Systems Engineering

Tools

DOORS

DNG

Jama

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Washington state is seeking a senior systems engineer to serve as the technical integrator for a LOX/LNG booster engine. You will own the engine-level systems architecture, decompose requirements, define interfaces, and drive verification across subsystems to deliver a safe, reliable propulsion system.

You will lead trade studies, coordinate hazard analysis, and work with test operations, vehicle teams, and leadership to advance program readiness.