Blue Origin

Systems Design Engineer II

Blue Origin$90K — $127K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience in aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Experience in configuration control through design to manufacturing and test phases.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for team collaboration.
  • Proficient in 3-D CAD software for design and integration tasks.
  • Familiar with scheduling and planning tools relevant to engineering projects.
  • Demonstrates good judgment, flexibility, and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

  • Create and release engineering drawings and models supporting New Glenn's mission objectives.
  • Develop and maintain interface control drawings for major New Glenn elements.
  • Enhance design engineering processes through streamlined practices and linked datasets.
  • Lead configuration reviews to assess subsystem functionality and integration aspects.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure interface alignment across projects.
  • Manage documentation to support design reviews and integration milestones.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and both short and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 5%.
  • Stock options available for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
  • Generous paid time off of up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on individual contributions and company performance.
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 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:
  • Creation and release of New Glenn Integrated Launch Vehicle Engineering drawings and models which support mission objectives
  • Create and maintain interface control drawings and models between major New Glenn elements
  • Create streamlined processes and linked datasets to enhance our design engineering processes to operationalize our System Design organization


Minimum Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree in engineering and at least 2 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:
  • 2+ years of demonstrated ability in development and integration of aircraft, space craft, or launch vehicle structures.
  • Experience using PTC Creo, DOORS, and Windchill
  • Knowledge of aerospace vehicle 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 $90,934.00 - $127,307.25WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current 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 if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical


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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