Senior Space Systems Engineer – Propulsion & Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Senior SRE to own the engine-to-vehicle interfaces and lead integration across mechanical subsystems. You will influence design decisions, craft CONOPS, and guide testing for stage 1 hardware while supporting launches and recoveries.

The role requires a deep knowledge of propulsion, fluids, and aerospace fabrication, with a hands-on approach to solving complex integration challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 10+ years in aerospace fluid or mechanical systems design.
• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• Experience in FEA tools to analyze pressurized systems (ANSYS preferred).
• Proficiency in drafting with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware.
• Fabrication, integration processes, and QA for tubes, machined components, and welded hardware.
• Strong propulsion systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware design reviews and technical assessments.
• Develop and maintain CONOPS documentation.
• Write operations documents defining testing requirements, lifecycle, maintenance, and interface requirements.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams for system integration.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for Stage 1 mechanical subsystems.
• Provide real-time on-console support for integrated tests, launches, and recoveries.
• Analyze test data and propose design improvements.
• Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

GD&T

Fluid systems

Propulsion knowledge

Fabrication & QA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Senior SRE to own the engine-to-vehicle interfaces and lead integration across mechanical subsystems. You will influence design decisions, craft CONOPS, and guide testing for stage 1 hardware while supporting launches and recoveries.

The role requires a deep knowledge of propulsion, fluids, and aerospace fabrication, with a hands-on approach to solving complex integration challenges.