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 looking for problem solvers committed to a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion to add new chapters to the history of spaceflight. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and requires commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Multiple positions are available across our Business Units and will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on skillset and experience, and current business needs.

Primary Locations: Kent, WA; Denver, CO; Reston, VA; Cape Canaveral, FL. Indicate your willingness to be located in your application.

Key Responsibilities

As an Aerospace Systems Engineer, you will:

• Design and engineer the overall systems infrastructure, including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support.
• Design, implement, install, maintain, and administer infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations.
• Establish and improve processes and procedures with others.
• Undertake various aspects of 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 and 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.
• Degree earned within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Experience with:
• Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering on complex systems.
• Breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status.
• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience demonstrating development of both technical skills and 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Note: Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. Broad academic and industry experiences are valued, including Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more. Include internship, co-curricular, and research experience, and relevant programming languages used in your resume. If a tool has not been used professionally, include relevant coursework.

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.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Note: Eligibility for benefits and bonuses may depend on role type, job level, and company discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (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, Commercial Motor Vehicle driver regulations, and ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential.