Aerospace Systems Engineer I

About the Role

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Multiple positions are available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.

Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary locations: Kent, WA; Denver, CO; Reston, VA; Cape Canaveral, FL

As an Aerospace Systems Engineer, you will design and engineer the overall systems infrastructure, including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. You will design, implement, install, maintain, and administer infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. You will work with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Applied systems engineering including system definition, systems test, system integration, system safety, operations, and system verification of fluid, mechanical, propulsion, and electrical systems.
• Decompose internal customer requirements and requests into test system requirements specifications, including bi-directional traceability.
• Develop & manage interfaces through requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and drawings.
• Lead and present at major gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) on system overall technical readiness and status of Systems Engineering deliverables.
• Own the verification and validation planning, traceability, and completion through test plan creation and completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Experience with:
• Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering experience on complex systems.
• Breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status.
• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Qualifications (Desired)

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area.
• Experience with requirements development/management tools such as Jama.
• Experience with systems engineering modeling tools, such as Rhapsody or Cameo.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience with Flight Dynamics.
• Previous customer-facing roles with experience presenting to and directly interacting with customers.

Experience and Background

• Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.
• When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings.
• If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these 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 may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• 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%.
• 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.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Note: 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.

Compensation

• Base Pay Range for CO applicants is $74,537.00 - $104,351.10.
• Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85.
• Other Site Ranges May Differ.