Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Glenn Mission Management

Position: Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - New Glenn Mission Management

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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 routinely 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer‑facing technical projects, including risk mitigation efforts, to integrate customer payloads on New Glenn, from proposal through completion.
• Manage project resources, schedules, and budgets (labor and non‑labor) to achieve Blue Origin business goals while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with technical engineering and launch site operations to ensure successful integration/execution of customer requirements/expectations.
• Support business development opportunities for new and existing customers, leading to new/follow‑on services.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering field
• 8+ years managing complex, multi‑disciplinary, fast‑paced programs/projects
• 5+ years industry experience with launch systems or satellite operations
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and abroad

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with current SSBI & SCI eligibility
• Experience with space vehicle to launch vehicle integration
• Experience working with government customers

Compensation Range for CA, CO, WA Applicants

CA: $–$; CO: $–$; WA: $–$

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, 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 the role ever requires presence on a military installation
• Drivers operating commercial motor vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential

Benefits

• 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 an Education Support Program
• 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 bonuses based on company intent to reward contributions; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed and subject to change

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 workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork and provide equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of protected status.

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Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants seeking information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process can contact  Please do not include personal medical information in your request.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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