Mission Systems Engineer

Blue Origin•Littleton, CO

About The Position

Blue Origin’s Blue National Security (BNS) business unit develops launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions, with a focus on space infrastructure and increasing on-orbit mobility. This role is within the Mission Engineering & Architecture organization and supports the development and maturation of new business opportunities. The engineer will help formulate new products, mission areas, and programs, and contribute to capture and proposal efforts that shape future business. The position involves architecting and defining mission systems, leading trade studies, and maintaining technical integrity from concept through mission execution. The engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and provide technical leadership. Relocation is provided, and travel is expected up to 25% of the time. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance; an active TS clearance is highly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, mission design, or complex system development.
Ability to lead technical projects and work with a high degree of autonomy.
Deep understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and practices, from requirements definition through integration and test.
Experience leading trade studies, performing analysis, and architecting complex systems.
Experience supporting capture and proposal efforts for new business, including technical content and solutions for winning pursuits.
Proficiency in scripting and analysis with tools such as Python or MATLAB.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo/SysML.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence and guide multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree or higher in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
At least 12 years of experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
Direct experience leading the design and development of a space system through a major program lifecycle phase such as SRR, PDR, or CDR.
Experience as a technical lead or capture lead on proposals for national security space or civil space customers, including shaping win strategies and authoring key proposal volumes.
Familiarity with formulating new mission concepts and maturing them from early-stage ideas through customer engagement and program start.
Expertise in orbital mechanics, mission design, and spacecraft subsystem performance analysis.
Proficiency with requirements management and verification tools such as DOORS Next Generation.
Experience leading or managing an Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Hands-on experience with integration, test, or operation of aerospace hardware and software.
Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Support formulation of new products, mission areas, and programs by translating customer needs and market opportunities into technical concepts.
Contribute to capture and proposal activities, including developing technical approaches, authoring proposal content, and supporting color team reviews.
Develop mission architectures, concepts of operations (CONOPS), and end-to-end system designs for novel space applications.
Decompose mission objectives into verifiable system and subsystem requirements, maintaining traceability and clarity.
Lead and execute trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and schedule, and present findings to leadership.
Define, manage, and control system interfaces, including leading interface control working groups across vehicle and ground segments.
Provide systems engineering support to a multidisciplinary team to develop a cohesive, robust system design.
Develop and oversee verification, validation, and test campaigns.
Contribute to major technical design reviews and act as a key technical authority for the mission system.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.