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Blue Ring Capabilities Roadmap Implementation Mission Systems Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · 6 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-30
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About the role

This is a systems engineering position within Blue Origin's In-Space Systems business unit (Blue National Security). You will define, capture and manage mission-specific system technical baselines, system configurations, and capability roadmap implementation for the Blue Ring spacecraft. Working within the Mission Systems Engineering, Integration & Test organization, you will establish technical requirements and architecture baselines, and align Blue Ring capabilities with missions and customer needs. This role reports to the Mission SEIT Model-Based Systems Engineering Director for the space mobility product line.

You will work at spacecraft mission and system level using modern MBSE standards to manage Blue Ring architectural product line variants, including all critical spacecraft bus, ground system and payload requirements and interfaces. This position begins with a first-of-its-kind space vehicle in development and will grow with the product line through multiple missions and objectives.

Your responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Blue Ring Mission Systems Engineering, Integration & Test team and supporting organizations to define, implement, optimize and manage Systems Engineering governance processes
  • Perform as subject matter expert on Blue Ring system requirements, design parameters, technical budgets, ICDs, program plans and technical performance measures to lead stakeholder needs analyses and align system configurations with customer missions
  • Track evolution of system configurations for existing Blue Ring programs and identify synergies between mission types and customer requirements
  • Work across organizational boundaries to develop plans for technology onramp and capability evolutions aligned with customer needs
  • Perform as technical lead for Systems Engineering Change Management, including evaluation and optimization of processes
  • Define standardized approaches to developing and maintaining technical baselines across the Blue Ring organization for multiple concurrent missions and customers
  • Lead trade studies to evaluate evolving technologies and mission requirements
  • Utilize Systems Engineering tools including Jama, Windchill and Cameo
  • Support and present to leadership at major gated reviews including design reviews, mission reviews and readiness reviews

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, preferably in the space industry
  • Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and experience in multiple system lifecycle phases
  • 7+ years of related experience in design, development and flight test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft
  • Experience defining space system requirements and concept definitions spanning a broad range of mission objectives
  • Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and the Systems Engineering V
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance

Preferred qualifications

  • Spacecraft operations and command & control system experience, including familiarity with spacecraft and ground-system internal and external interfaces and/or spacecraft communications uplink and downlink technologies
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Familiarity with System Modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw or Rhapsody
  • Experience across the product life cycle from pre-conceptual design through operational support
  • Knowledge of collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
  • Familiarity with formal risk and opportunity management processes
  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture or a related discipline

Compensation and benefits

Base pay range varies by location:

  • CA: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
  • CO: $133,500.00 - $186,898.95
  • WA: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
  • VA: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
  • 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 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. Bonus eligibility may apply based on role type and job level.

Employment requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background checks required for all positions, including Blue's Standard Background Check. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check required if the role requires presence on a military installation.