Aerospace Systems Engineer I – Early Career (Top Secret or Secret Clearance Required) Verified today
Role Overview
As an Aerospace Systems Engineer I, you will design and engineer overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. You will work with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
Primary Locations
- Kent, WA
- Denver, CO
- Reston, VA
- Cape Canaveral, FL
We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support.
Responsibilities
- Apply systems engineering across system definition, systems test, system integration, system safety, operations and system verification of fluid, mechanical, propulsion and electrical systems
- Decompose internal customer requirements and requests into test system requirements specifications, including bi-directional traceability
- Develop and manage interfaces through requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and drawings
- Lead and present at major gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) on system overall technical readiness and status of Systems Engineering deliverables
- Own verification and validation planning, traceability and completion through test plan creation and completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret (preferred) or Secret (acceptable) clearance required
- Minimum B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field, earned within the last year
- Able to start by Fall 2026
- Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering experience on complex systems
- Ability to break down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicate project status
- Relevant internship, co-op and/or hands-on experience demonstrating both technical skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Self-driven with ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
Desired Qualifications
- M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
- Experience with requirements development and management tools such as Jama
- Experience with systems engineering modeling tools, such as Rhapsody or Cameo
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Flight Dynamics
- Previous customer-facing roles with experience presenting to and directly interacting with customers
Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Range:
- Colorado: $74,537.00 - $104,351.10
- Washington: $81,313.00 - $113,837.85
- Other site ranges may differ
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Bonuses and additional benefits may be available depending on role type and job level
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the requisition is closed. When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume, along with relevant programming languages and tools you have used. If you have not yet used a tool in a professional setting, include relevant coursework demonstrating your preparation.
Employment Requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Additional background checks may apply depending on job profile and location requirements.