Blue Origin

Ground System Design Engineer III

Blue Origin$110K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in engineering with at least 7 years in aircraft or spacecraft development.
  • Experience in configuration control throughout design phases and manufacturing.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for collaboration.
  • Proficient in 3-D CAD software and visualization tools for design integration.
  • Knowledge of project scheduling and planning tools.
  • Demonstrated good judgment, flexibility, and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

  • Design ground system architectures for the New Glenn Launch System and future variants.
  • Create and maintain Interface Control Drawings and Models for subsystems.
  • Interface with flight and ground elements to ensure New Glenn system balance.
  • Coordinate configuration reviews addressing subsystem functionality and operations.
  • Collaborate with development teams on projects and integration milestones.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
  • Stock Options available for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Paid Time Off of up to four weeks per year and 14 company holidays.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will lead the overall physical integration and packaging of structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics subsystems of various spaceflight Ground systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn product development and mission integration. You will create and manage interface definitions between vehicle subsystems and potential payloads using appropriate control documents to ensure that the configuration supports major design reviews and integration milestones. You will coordinate regular configuration reviews to address interfaces, subsystem functionality, assembly and operations. You will communicate and collaborate with all development teams involved on projects.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Creating ground system architectures for the New Glenn Launch System including future variants
  • Create, release and maintain Interface Control Drawings and Models
  • Interface with all flight and ground elements to ensure a complete, balanced New Glenn system


Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree in engineering and at least 7 years of experience in the development and packaging of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Demonstrated configuration control experience from early trade studies through final design and into manufacturing and test
  • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software and visualization tools
  • Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools
  • Good judgment and flexibility. Driven to achieve results


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of demonstrated ability in development and integration of space craft or launch vehicle ground systems.
  • Experience using PTC Creo, DOORS, and Windchill
  • Knowledge of aerospace vehicle and ground system fabrication and assembly techniques
  • Ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions
  • Current secret clearance, or ability to obtain needed clearance


Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Benefits
  • Benefits include: 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%, and an 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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • 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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Founded
2000

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