System Engineer II Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-17

About the role

You will support 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 designed to be human-capable.

You will work across subsystems and support integrated solutions by applying system engineering practices. Your responsibilities include:

  • Support development of system engineering processes and ensure consistent implementations across the program
  • Serve in a system integration capacity, working with multi-discipline teams on technical solutions
  • Support requirements definition, validation, and verification at all program levels using DOORS Next Gen and other functional analysis toolsets
  • Conduct requirements analysis and traceability, functional analysis, systems analysis, and safety analysis
  • Support technical performance monitoring, verification planning and closure, and test plan development
  • Ensure alignment and consistent implementation of New Glenn system engineering practices across program tiers
  • Participate in gated reviews and develop health metrics to track program health and major milestones

Required qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or similar technical field
  • 2+ years of experience with system engineering principles and processes throughout various phases of the design lifecycle
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and diagrams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Engineering disciplines, particularly mechanical, aerospace and materials
  • Knowledge of launch vehicle design and requirements
  • Experience with qualification of electro-mechanical hardware
  • System development and integration experience, preferably with aerospace hardware
  • Advanced knowledge of systems engineering practices and their rightsizing for rapid development programs
  • Experience with verification planning, coordination of verification evidence, and development of verification closure notices
  • Advanced experience with DOORS Next Gen
  • Experience with project planning and implementation

Compensation and benefits

Base pay range for WA applicants: $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 (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, and stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Up to four weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Employment requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.