Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Senior Mission Systems Engineer

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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!

As a Senior Mission Systems Engineer within the Mission Engineering & Architecture organization, you will serve as a technical authority and owner for the end-to-end development of a Blue Ring mission. This senior-level opportunity is for a seasoned and expert engineer who can thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, providing technical clarity and strategic direction with minimal supervision. You will be directly responsible for architecting, defining, and ensuring the technical success of complex space missions, serving as a key technical mentor and leader for the program.

• Own the definition and development of mission architectures, concepts of operations (CONOPS), and end-to-end system designs for first-of-a-kind space system.
• Architect and manage the complete system requirements baseline, including decomposition, allocation, and traceability to ensure mission success.
• Lead and adjudicate critical trade studies that drive major architectural and design decisions, balancing performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Work with others to help establish and oversee the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) framework and strategy for the mission, ensuring the integrity and utility of the system model.
• Serve as the technical authority for all system interfaces, chairing interface control working groups and ensuring seamless integration between vehicle, payload, and ground segments.
• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams, setting the standard for systems engineering excellence and ensuring a cohesive and robust system design.
• Own the system-level verification, validation, and test strategy, ensuring a comprehensive plan is in place to demonstrate that all mission objectives will be met.
• Chair and serve as the primary technical signatory for major program design reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR), and represent the mission's technical interests to leadership and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, mission design, or complex system development within the aerospace industry.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and ownership on complex aerospace programs, with a demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to completion.
• Deep proficiency with the systems engineering lifecycle and best practices, especially as applied to “clean sheet” or novel system designs.
• Expertise in leading complex, multi-variable trade studies and performing detailed systems analysis.
• Proficiency with scripting and analysis using tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Deep proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., Cameo/SysML).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to mentor engineers and provide clear technical guidance.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. security clearance. An active TS clearance is required.

• Master of Science degree or higher in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Demonstrated experience as a Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or IPT lead for a major subsystem or vehicle.
• Experience leading a major system development effort through multiple program lifecycle milestones (concept to flight).
• Recognized expertise in orbital mechanics, mission design, and spacecraft subsystem performance analysis.
• Expertise with requirements management and verification tools (e.g.,…