Systems Engineer II — Lunar Human Landing System (HLS)

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock options

Parental leave

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking engineers to work on the Human Landing System within the Lunar Permanence unit to define verification requirements and safety analyses for a lunar lander program. You will decompose system requirements, produce verification evidence, and disposition variances under senior guidance.

Responsibilities include risk identification, technical planning, and improving tool-driven workflows.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace, systems, or related engineering.
• 2–5 years in an engineering/technical role with systems-level problem solving.
• Experience with requirements, verification, or system safety.
• Familiarity with Jama/DOORS/Windchill and tool-driven workflows.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Own requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability for a scope with guidance from senior engineers.
• Produce verification & validation products — requirements, methods, procedures, and closure evidence.
• Contribute to system safety analyses (hazard analyses, FMECA/FTA) and disposition variances.
• Identify and communicate technical risks and design changes needed to close them.
• Develop technical plans for scope and support project planning inputs (schedule, dependencies, effort).
• Contribute to tool/process improvements and automate manual steps in the workflow.
• Maintain the baseline in Jama, Windchill and keep it current through releases.

Skills

Requirements tracing

Verification methods

System safety

Jama/DOORS

Tool-driven workflows

US Work Authorization

Education

B.S. in aerospace/systems engineering

Tools

Jama

DOORS

Windchill

Job description

Application Overview

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers, you will help define Blue Origin's Human Landing System (HLS) — the lander that will carry astronauts to the surface of the Moon and return them safely to Orion. On the System Definition & Certification team you work across requirements, system safety, verification & validation, and certification — the instruments we use to prove the vehicle is safe to fly crew. You will own clearly scoped pieces of that work decomposing system requirements to lower levels, producing verification evidence, and dispositioning variances with the guidance of senior engineers. We favor lean, tool-driven workflows over moving data by hand, and we would rather build the tool that removes the busywork than staff it.

Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 10% of the time to support cross-site and partner coordination Interviews will include a technical assessment Multiple positions available

Responsibilities

• Own requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability for a clearly scoped area of the system, with some oversight from senior engineers
• Produce verification & validation products — verification requirements, methods, procedures, and closure evidence — for that scope
• Contribute to system safety analyses (hazard analyses, FMECA/FTA) and disposition variances/deviations against team standards
• Identify and communicate technical risks and the design changes needed to close them
• Develop technical plans for your scope and support limited project planning — inputs to schedule, dependencies, and level of effort
• Contribute to tool and process improvements, and help automate manual steps in the requirements and V&V workflow
• Maintain the baseline in the team's tools (Jama, Windchill) and keep it current through engineering release cycles
• Present your work to the broader team and, occasionally, to the program or customer

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace, systems, or a related engineering field; an advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the experience requirement
• 2–5 years of experience in an engineering or technical role that required systems-level problem solving, with some exposure to requirements, verification, or system safety; a prior systems-engineering title is not required
• Demonstrated ability to own a clearly scoped requirements or verification effort with some oversight
• Working knowledge of requirements traceability, verification methods, and interface documents (ICDs/IRDs)
• Experience with requirements/modeling tools (Jama, DOORS) and comfort in tool-driven workflows
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Human spaceflight, crewed vehicle, launch vehicle, or other complex integrated-system experience
• Experience from another safety-critical or regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, commercial aviation, nuclear, automotive) where requirements, verification, or safety analysis are core to the work
• Familiarity with hazard analyses, variance/deviation processes, and verification‑artifact management
• Proficiency with Jama, DOORS, or Windchill
• Exposure to certification processes or requirements verification against a customer baseline

Base Pay Range

• CA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
• CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25
• WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
• Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

For all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation: Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Additional Information

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.