Mission Lead Systems Engineer - Blue Ring; Top Secret Clearance Required

Mission Lead Systems Engineer - Blue Ring (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Join Blue Origin to apply for the Mission Lead Systems Engineer – Blue Ring (Top Secret Clearance Required) role.

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!

The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit.

In this role, you will be the accountable Mission Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) for a Blue Ring spacecraft Mission. The position is within the In‑Space Systems business unit reporting to the Mission Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) Sr Director. You will collaborate closely with the Blue Ring Spacecraft Engineering team, Program Management Office, Ground & Spaceflight Operations team, Mission Design & Analysis teams, and the Customer.

The selected candidate requires strong engineering and collaboration skills to ensure the successful delivery of Blue Ring to support our customers’ missions. This position requires 10+ years’ systems engineering experience, including previous experience as an LSE in an official capacity. You need proven experience working directly with customers to establish relationships and build trust within the program. You will work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment so you will need to be decisive and flexible.

You will contribute to innovative solutions, while demonstrating leadership, technical judgement, competence, and a passion for the highest technical standards partnering with the business unit and engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

• Ownership of mission‑level reviews, with accountability for the successful execution of reviews, both internal and external.
• Providing engineering leadership and coordination of systems engineering activities throughout design, development, verification, delivery, and operation as it relates to the mission.
• Root cause analyses and corrective actions for major failures at the mission level, working with functional managers in addressing issues.
• Facilitation of technical trades and advising teams on novel solutions for flight and ground architectures as required.
• Collaboration across the organization on interfaces and mission integration activities.
• Represent the company and project with key customers and partners.

• Minimum of a B.S. in an engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Proven experience as a Lead Systems Engineer in an official capacity on spacecraft development programs.
• Experience in full life‑cycle development of spacecraft and/or satellite flight systems, including integration & test, launch and mission operations support.
• Ability to forge strong positive relationships with U.S. Government customers and maintain customer connection throughout program execution.
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance.

• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting multiple complete flight systems or systems of similar complexity.
• Previous experience with spacecraft product lines and multi‑payload spacecraft is strongly preferred.
• Highly organized teammate with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record to operate with cohesive and effective teams and drive rapid decision making within those teams.
• Experience with development in mission and safety‑critical environments.
  
  Leadership experience in a space development environment.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing / cost is preferred.
• Ability to travel and/or temporary duty in support of growing tempos of production and operations.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional…