Aerospace Systems Engineer I - Early Career (Top Secret or Secret Clearance Required)

Overview Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs. Special Mention: Security Clearance: An active Top Secret (preferred) or Secret (acceptable) clearance is required for this role Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Primary locations: Kent, WA Denver, CO Reston, VA Cape Canaveral, FL As an Aerospace Systems Engineer, you will design and engineer the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. You will work with others to establish and improve processes and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Based upon your desired career path, your projects may include many aspects of applied systems engineering including 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 & 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 the verification and validation planning, traceability and completion through test plan creation and completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs). Qualifications: An active Top Secret (preferred) or Secret (acceptable) clearance is required for this role Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field. Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026. Experience with Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering on complex systems. Breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status. Relevant internship/co‑op and/or hands‑on experience that demonstrates development of both technical skills as well as 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 the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction. Desired: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area. Experience with requirements development/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. Benefits Base Pay Range for CO applicants: $74,537.00 - $104,351.10 | for WA applicants: $81,313.00 - $113,837.85 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. 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