Systems Engineer III - New Glenn

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a senior Systems Engineer or seasoned people leader to own complex multi‑subsystem integration across the full SE development cycle for New Glenn.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, drive verification planning, develop subsystem specifications, and contribute to PDR/CDR/TRR while meeting schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Aerospace/Systems Engineering; MS preferred.
• 5–10 years of systems engineering with progressive scope.
• Expertise across the full SE development lifecycle (concept, requirements, design, analysis, integration, safety, CM, V&T).
• Familiarity with two or more domains (structures, fluids, avionics, SW, GNC).
• Advanced SE tools setup/usage (DOORS/DNG, ETM, Windchill, Cameo).
• Proven cross-functional leadership and integration drive.
• Strong Python skills; AI/ML familiarity.
• Excellent program-level communication; leadership track desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and resolve cross-subsystem integration problems under senior SE guidance.
• Support vehicle-section integration campaigns; document success criteria and elevate anomalies.
• Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts and timelines.
• Support verification campaigns and plans; contribute to verification closure.
• Develop and maintain subsystem specifications across lifecycle.
• Perform requirements analysis and architecture development for subsystems.
• Contribute to PDR, CDR, TRR as SE contributor.
• Identify and resolve interface conflicts; track CRB actions to closure.
• Participate in TIMs, IRBs, CRBs, SATs; manage assigned actions and risks.

Skills

System engineering

Python

Leadership

Communication

Requirements analysis

Safety analysis

AI/ML familiarity

Cross-domain expertise

DOORS

Cameo

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or Systems Engineering (M.S. preferred)

Tools

DOORS/DNG

ETM

Windchill

Cameo

Job description

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low‑Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human‑capable.

Fully independent systems engineer or first‑level people leader with established professional expertise across the full SE development cycle. Owns complex multi-subsystem integration problems, drives cross-functional resolution, and is responsible for subsystem‑to‑subsystem level specification through verification. This is the IC/management fork point. Leads projects, drives strategic tool development, and is accountable for schedule, budget, and milestone delivery within their scope.

Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting requirements analysis and traceability, functional analysis, systems analysis, safety analysis, technical performance monitoring, verification planning and closure, and test plan development. You will ensure the alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn system engineering practices from system to lower-level program tiers. You will also participate in gated reviews, develop health metrics to support insight into program health and tracking to major milestones.

Passion for our mission and vision is required! If you’re passionate about providing near‑term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support resolution of cross-subsystem integration problems — assist in vehicle‑level trades, multi-discipline interface coordination, and system architecture inputs under senior SE guidance
• Support system integration campaigns for a vehicle section — assist in planning integration sequences, document success criteria, and elevate integration anomalies with recommended solutions
• Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts including functional decompositions, N² diagrams, interface architectures, mode/state definitions, and operational timelines for assigned scope
• Support verification campaigns — assist in planning, executing, and closing out requirements verification for assigned subsystems; contribute to verification closure packages
• Develop and maintain subsystem-level specifications — growing toward full lifecycle accountability from requirements through flight‑proven hardware
• Perform requirements analysis, decomposition, and architecture development for assigned subsystems across multiple disciplines
• Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) as an SE contributor for assigned vehicle sections; preparing and presenting work products under SE lead direction
• Support identification and resolution of interface conflicts between subsystems and IPTs; document technical decisions and track CRB actions to closure
• Participate in program-level forums including TIMs, IRBs, CRBs, and SATs; own assigned action items and support risk mitigation efforts

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field (M.S. strongly preferred)
• 5-10 years of systems engineering experience with demonstrated progression in scope and complexity
• Established expertise across the full SE development cycle (concept, requirements, design, analysis, integration, safety, CM, V&T)
• Familiarity with two or more related functional areas (structures, fluids, avionics, SW, GNC, etc.)
• Advanced capability in using and setting up SE tools (DOORS/DNG, ETM, Windchill, Cameo)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive multi-subsystem integration
• Demonstrated NC dispositioning experience and root cause analysis capability
• Strong programming skills (Python); experience with AI/ML frameworks or LLM application development
• Excellent communication — ability to present at program-level reviews and author decision memos
• Management track: demonstrated people leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering field
• Experience with reusable launch vehicle systems engineering and refurbishment
• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
• Experience architecting AI systems (RAG, agents, knowledge graphs, multi-agent orchestration)
• Familiarity with NSSL certification requirements and system safety for crewed/uncrewed vehicles
• Experience leading teams across multiple sites
• Experience with flight anomaly investigation and resolution

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

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