Aerospace Systems Engineer III Verified today
About the role
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. New Glenn features a fully reusable first stage, a seven-meter payload fairing, and was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
You will work across subsystems and support integrated solutions to achieve the vision of millions of people living and working in space. You will apply systems engineering practices and support the development of SE processes for the program, ensuring consistent implementation across all program tiers.
Key responsibilities
- Support requirements definition, validation, and verification at all program levels using DOORS Next Gen, lifecycle configuration management tools, and functional analysis toolsets
- Conduct requirements analysis and traceability, functional analysis, systems analysis, and safety analysis
- Perform technical performance monitoring and develop verification planning and closure strategies
- Develop and execute test plans aligned with program verification needs
- Serve in systems integration capacity, working with multi-discipline teams to arrive at technical solutions
- Ensure alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn SE practices from system to lower-level program tiers
- Participate in gated reviews and develop health metrics to track program health against major milestones
- Support launch operations activities
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or similar technical field
- 5 or more years of systems engineering experience with demonstrated progression in scope and complexity
- Established expertise across the full SE development cycle: concept, requirements, design, analysis, integration, safety, configuration management, verification and test
- Familiarity with two or more related functional areas (mechanical, fluids, tanks, structures, avionics, engines, GNC, etc.)
- Advanced capability in using and setting up SE tools (DOORS/DNG, ETM, Windchill, Cameo)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive multi-subsystem integration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced degree in Engineering disciplines, particularly mechanical, aerospace, and materials
- INCOSE CSEP certification
- Familiarity with NSSL certification requirements and system safety
- Knowledge of launch vehicle design and requirements
- System development and integration experience, preferably with aerospace hardware
- Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices and their rightsizing for rapid development programs
- Experience with verification planning, coordination of verification evidence, and development and delivery of verification closure notices
- Experience with project planning and implementation
- Experience with launch operations
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical or fluid system principles, components, and operations
- Experience with launch vehicles and mechanical aerospace systems including separation, fins, thrust vector control, hydraulic or electro-mechanical actuators and mechanisms, APU, and landing systems
Compensation and benefits
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20. 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%, and Education Support Program. Stock options available for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employment requirements
Applicants 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.