Operational Systems Engineer II

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Location:

Denver, CO.

Annual salary range: $91,694.98 – $.

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single‑configuration, heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads to low‑Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human‑capable.

As an Operations and Systems Integrator for the New Glenn program, you will play a critical role in applying systems engineering practices across multiple disciplines to achieve our vision of “millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.” You will be a key contributor and authority on all aspects of your assigned subsystems, including the Concept of Operations (CONOPS), functional architecture, components, software, and integrated system interactions.

Working closely with design, manufacturing, and operations teams, you will follow the development of component hardware and autonomous software through integrated testing, ensuring seamless system integration and feeding lessons learned forward into the operational phase.

• Relocation provided.
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time.
• Shifts available: first shift, nights, or weekends at surge times.
• Interviews will include a technical assessment.

• Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation.
• Author operations documents defining product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance needs, and critical system interfaces.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Support hardware design reviews, technical assessments, and gated program reviews.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for mechanical subsystems.
• Define, validate, and verify system requirements at all program levels using tools like DOORS Next Gen.
• Conduct and support functional analysis, systems analysis, and safety analysis to ensure robust design.
• Provide real‑time console support for integrated tests, launch, and recovery operations, including essential troubleshooting.
• Analyze test data to provide actionable recommendations for design improvements.
• Support failure analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.

• Passion for Blue Origin's mission.
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, industrial) or another technical field.
• 2+ years of proven experience in a relevant field.
• Strong experience with systems engineering principles, processes, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: systems analysis, hardware/software design, or integrated testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑directed, capable of balancing several tasks simultaneously.

• Advanced degree in an engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of proven experience in a relevant field.
  
  Experience in the development, integration, testing, and operation of launch vehicles and complex aerospace mechanical systems.
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen.
• Knowledge of verification planning, coordination, and delivery of verification closure notices.
• Experience in reliability, maintainability, and operability analysis and execution.
• Familiarity with project planning, implementation, and tracking methodologies.

For applicants in Colorado (CO): $88,284.00 – $. For applicants in Washington (WA): $96,310.00 – $.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four (4) weeks per…