Principal Ground Systems Architecture and Site Selection - Glenn

Application Close Date

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 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.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will work to develop and integrate New Glenn launch system ground systems as part of the New Glenn Launch System Architecture team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how our launch vehicle, ground systems, and mission operations come together as a single, integrated system. You will work across disciplines—propulsion, avionics, structures, and ground systems—to translate high‑level mission needs into a coherent technical vision that guides teams across the program.

• Understand customer requirements and preferred solutions to represent the customer for architectural trades.
• Oversee concept development and feasibility studies for solutions that integrate emergent upgrades/programs into existing or new infrastructure.
• Identify and lead trade studies used to define overall architecture and flight/ground interfaces.
• Work hand in hand with emerging programs to develop CONOPS for New Glenn launch processing, launch, and mission operations.
• Provide systems engineering and integration expertise to New Glenn elements seeking launch capability by defining and developing mission, organizational, physical, functional, signal, hardware/software, and operational interfaces.
• Provide assistance with the requirements for engineering models, simulations, test beds, and special test equipment for all organizations involved with system testing.
• Ensure systems are designed with human considerations for all processes.

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Familiarity with export control (EAR/ITAR) regulations.
• 10+ years of experience developing complex, large‑scale operational systems in aerospace/defense or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience across the development lifecycle, including transition to operations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with staff at all levels and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, customers, and suppliers.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Launch site or ground support equipment design experience/familiarity.
• Experience with integrated systems (fluids, structures, mechanisms, communications, electrical, etc.).
• Ability to develop 3D concept models and 2D plans.
• Ability to develop a deliverables schedule based on available information, resource availability, and customer needs.
• Ability to develop ROM cost and schedule estimates to bring concepts to fruition.

CO applicants: $ - $
WA applicants: $ - $

May vary by location.

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