Senior Systems Engineer – Spaceflight Systems & Leadership

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the United States is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to own cross-subsystem integration and drive SE activities for the NewGlenn program. You will lead architecture, requirements, and verification planning across disciplines and interfaces to ensure safety and program milestones.

Applicants should have strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on SE tool experience, plus Python and AI/ML/LLM familiarity to support innovative spaceflight systems.

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace or systems engineering; MS preferred.
• 5–10 years of systems engineering experience with growth in scope.
• Full SE lifecycle expertise (concept to V&T).
• Familiar with multiple subsystems (structures, fluids, avionics, SW, GNC, etc.).
• Advanced SE tools (DOORS/DNG, ETM, Windchill, Cameo).
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient Python and AI/ML/LLM experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cross-subsystem integration with senior SE guidance.
• Support vehicle-level integration campaigns with success criteria.
• Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts and timelines.
• Support verification campaigns and closure packages.
• Develop subsystem specifications through lifecycle.
• Perform requirements analysis and architecture development.
• Participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR/TRR) as SE contributor.
• Resolve interface conflicts and track CRB actions to closure.
• Participate in TIMs, IRBs, CRBs, SATs; own action items.

Skills

Systems engineering

Python programming

Leadership experience

AI/ML frameworks

LLM development

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering field

Tools

DOORS/DNG

ETM

Windchill

Cameo

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in the United States is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to own cross-subsystem integration and drive SE activities for the NewGlenn program. You will lead architecture, requirements, and verification planning across disciplines and interfaces to ensure safety and program milestones.

Applicants should have strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on SE tool experience, plus Python and AI/ML/LLM familiarity to support innovative spaceflight systems.