MK2 Vehicle Engineering Sr. Systems Engineer

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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!


This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

The MK2 Crew Lunar Lander team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional systems engineering from requirements through verification, integration, and operations. You will drive technical execution across spacecraft subsystems, manage interfaces, and ensure the end-to-end vehicle meets performance, safety, and mission objectives. This role is ideal for a systems engineer who thrives in complex, safety-critical programs and can balance technical depth with systems-level rigor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft-level systems engineering for the MK2 Crew Lunar Lander across the full lifecycle: concept refinement, requirements, design, integration, test, and mission operations.
• Develop and maintain technical requirements , including allocation to subsystems; own traceability and change control.
• Own or co-own the verification & validation (V&V) approach: verification planning, compliance matrices, test strategy, analysis plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Manage interfaces (mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal, software, operational) across subsystems and with ground/launch/mission segments; drive ICD development and closure.
• Drive trade studies and architecture decisions (mass/power/thermal/propellant/safety/reliability), documenting rationale and risk.
• Lead resolution of technical issues through root-cause, corrective action , and configuration management; coordinate anomaly review and disposition.
• Support system safety and mission assurance activities including hazard analysis , FMEA/FTA participation, and operational constraints.
• Partner with subsystem leads (e.g., structures, propulsion, power, avionics, GNC, thermal, ECLSS, software) to ensure coherent end-to-end design .
• Support integration and test campaigns: procedure reviews, readiness reviews, test execution support, data review, and requirement closure.
• Communicate status and technical decisions clearly to program leadership; provide mentorship to early-career engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering (or related).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft, launch vehicle, aerospace, or other safety-critical complex systems.
• Demonstrated experience with: Requirements development and management (allocation, traceability, verification), Interface definition and control (ICDs)System-level trade studies and technical decision documentation, Integration and test planning/execution support
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and communicate clearly (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on crewed spacecraft and/or human-rated systems (safety-driven design, hazard processes, certification-style rigor).
• Familiarity with systems engineering best practices and tools (e.g., DOORS/Jama, Jira, configuration management).
• Experience with environmental qualification and acceptance testing (thermal-vac, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Experience with reliability/safety analyses (FMEA, FTA, hazard tracking) and operational concept development.

What You'll Bring

• Strong systems thinking with the ability to dive deep when needed.
• Bias for action and crisp closure of open technical items.
• High standards for documentation quality and requirements rigor.
• Collaborative leadership style and comfort navigating ambiguity.

Compensation Range for:
CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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