Senior Space Systems Engineer - 9E Stage Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced System Responsible Engineer for the 9E stage, leading the stage design, integration, and operational readiness for the New Glenn program. You will coordinate with Chief Engineers and subsystem leads to ensure robust interface management and lifecycle testing.

The role requires deep aerospace mechanical/system design knowledge, 10+ years in propulsion/fluids, and hands-on testing experience across launch vehicle subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of proven experience in the design of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems (Senior Career).
• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS preferred).
• Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Solid understanding of propulsion systems and fluid components (valves, tubing, etc.).
• Fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques for tubes, machined components, and welded hardware.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments.
• Develop and maintain CONOPS documentation.
• Author operations documents defining testing requirements and lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams for system integration.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 subsystems.
• Provide real-time on-console support for integrated tests, launch, and recovery operations.
• Analyze test data and provide design improvement recommendations.
• Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation.

Skills

Aerospace mechanical design

3D CAD design

Finite Element Analysis

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

System integration

Propulsion system knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced System Responsible Engineer for the 9E stage, leading the stage design, integration, and operational readiness for the New Glenn program. You will coordinate with Chief Engineers and subsystem leads to ensure robust interface management and lifecycle testing.

The role requires deep aerospace mechanical/system design knowledge, 10+ years in propulsion/fluids, and hands-on testing experience across launch vehicle subsystems.