System Engineer II - New Glenn

Blue Origin•Space Coast, WA

About The Position

The Systems Engineer II supports the development and operations of New Glenn and directly supports Blue Origin’s National Security Space Launch contracts as part of the Customer Certification team within Mission Management. The team obtains and maintains vehicle certification for NSSL and NASA customer missions. This role supports planning and conducting pedigree reviews for the mission-assigned New Glenn vehicle, verifying hardware and software fabrication, assembly, inspection, test data, build paperwork, engineering-baseline departures, non-conformance data, test anomalies, and storage and transportation history. The engineer owns a complete project or work scope end to end, including its schedule, work breakdown structure, resource plan, risk register, and abatement plans. They coordinate cross-functional commitments with function leads, suppliers, program managers, and government partners, and communicate readiness, escalations, needs, and results to leadership. The role requires proactive planning and delivery of complex products across technical subject areas in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant technical area.
Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary, fast-paced programs or projects.
At least 2 years of industry experience in an aerospace quality and manufacturing environment.
Ability to travel within the United States and abroad.
Expertise with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, configuration management tools such as Windchill, and secure data-sharing platforms.
Experience with multidimensional data records for manufacturing, quality, configuration management, calibration records, work procedures, master equipment lists, and related records.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance.
Experience with launch vehicle development and certification.
Experience working with government customers.
Experience with assembly and integration of spacecraft or launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

Support vehicle pedigree review planning and execution under the guidance of senior staff, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities related to vehicle manufacturing, testing, and checkouts with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders.
Manage USG program and project resources, schedules, and labor and non-labor budgets to meet Blue Origin business goals and maintain customer satisfaction.
Lead customer-facing meetings and reviews, including manufacturing audits and program planning meetings, and integrate USG partners into Blue Origin’s business rhythm.
Work with technical engineering, manufacturing, and support organizations to integrate and execute customer requirements and deliverables.
Create and use standard formats to report readiness, escalations, help needs, and wins to executive leadership.
Own project or work scope end to end, including the schedule, WBS, resource plan, risk register, and risk abatement plans.
Drive cross-functional commitments with function leads, suppliers, and program managers, and represent readiness and escalations to executive leadership with guidance.
Develop and maintain positive relationships across the New Glenn program and with US Space Force and NASA partners.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
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 weekly 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 and company results or other factors.