Senior Systems Engineer - New Glenn Upper Stage

Blue Origin LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Los Angeles is seeking a Systems Engineer for the New Glenn Upper Stage Program. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a relevant engineering field and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in fluids, thermal, or propulsion systems. Responsibilities include supporting project leads, authoring CONOPS, and ensuring systems safety documentation is maintained. The position emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and communication to advance the mission of human spaceflight safely.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of current technical hands-on experience in Fluids, Thermal, Propulsion, Cryogenics.
• Experience in system engineering on launch vehicles or in regulated industries.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Vehicle and Ground System Project Leads with systems engineering activities.
• Build detailed CONOPS for pre-launch and flight operations.
• Author and maintain system safety documentation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical hands-on experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering

Tools

DOORS Next Generation

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Los Angeles is seeking a Systems Engineer for the New Glenn Upper Stage Program. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a relevant engineering field and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in fluids, thermal, or propulsion systems. Responsibilities include supporting project leads, authoring CONOPS, and ensuring systems safety documentation is maintained. The position emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and communication to advance the mission of human spaceflight safely.