Sr Systems Engineer, Lead, Project Sunrise

BLUE ORIGIN•Denver, CO

5d•$133,500 - $203,263

About The Position

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. Join Blue Origin as we build infrastructure in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing a satellite constellation of orbital data centers, Sunrise, designed to transform how compute infrastructure is deployed and leveraged. As a Sr. Systems Engineer you will be a primary technical authority and change agent, leading the evolution of our systems engineering practices. You will champion and implement novel, model-based approaches, moving beyond traditional documentation-centric methods to embrace a more integrated, digital, and iterative workflow. You are a novel thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, capable of leading complex system development from concept through deployment with a focus on rapid iteration and continuous integration. This senior, hands-on role demands expert-level systems thinking and the ability to drive both technical execution and cultural change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex, multidisciplinary systems (e.g., aerospace, automotive, robotics, or data centers).
Demonstrated expertise in the principles and application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Proven experience working within a fast, iterative development environment on hardware-centric projects.
Strong fundamentals in requirements analysis, interface management, system integration, and verification.
Proven ability to lead technical projects and influence cross-functional teams with minimal supervision.
Experience bringing a commercialized product to market.
Experience through a full program live cycle from design to verification and validation
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
Expertise with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler/MagicDraw, Sparx EA, or similar, and proficiency in languages like SysML or UAF.
Direct experience operationalizing digital twins for verification, validation, and operations.
Experience transitioning a team or program from traditional, document-based systems engineering to modern, model-based practices.
Formal training or certification in agile methodologies (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist).
Experience serving as a Lead Systems Engineer, Product Owner, or Scrum Master in a technical engineering environment.
Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to automate analysis and connect models to other tools.
Familiarity or fluency with AI tools and their application in systems modeling or requirements analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and maturation of the system's "digital twin" using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
Define, manage, and allocate system requirements, interfaces, and behaviors directly within a system model (e.g., using SysML)
Facilitate and lead systems engineering execution, including rapid verification, validation, and flowing back lessons learned.
Drive system-level trade studies and analyses using model-based simulations to inform design decisions rapidly and efficiently.
Collaborate continuously with hardware, software, integration, and test teams to ensure tight alignment throughout the development lifecycle.
Champion and define the verification and validation (V&V) strategy within a model-based framework, ensuring tests are directly linked to model elements and requirements.
Develop and implement new and innovative systems engineering processes and tools that increase velocity and reduce ambiguity.
Mentor other engineers across various disciplines on MBSE best practices and agile systems engineering principles.