Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

Blue Origin

Vancouver, US · Full-time · $129,611 – $197,342

About this 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. This role supports New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit and beyond.

Lead technical teams to execute scope for USG customers, applying expertise in payload integration and launch. Manage customer-facing projects from proposal through completion, including risk mitigation efforts. Ensure successful integration of customer payloads on New Glenn while maintaining satisfaction.

Join a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts focused on mission management. Work closely with technical engineering and launch site operations to meet requirements. Passion for our mission and vision is required to impact USG relationships.

Support business development for new and existing customers leading to follow-on services. Commitment to quality enables routine launches of human-capable vehicles. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until requisition closes.

Requirements

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 U.S. and abroad
Top Secret clearance with current SSBI & SCI eligibility
Experience with space vehicle to launch vehicle integration
Experience working with government customers

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 to achieve Blue Origin business goals while maintaining customer satisfaction
Work closely with technical engineering and launch site operations to ensure successful integration and execution of customer requirements
Support business development opportunities for new and existing customers leading to new or follow-on services
Lead technical teams to execute scope for USG customers
Apply technical expertise to positively impact relationships with USG customers
Enable integration and launch of customer payloads

Benefits

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until requisition closes
Compensation for CA/WA applicants: $140,959.00-$197,342.25; CO: $129,611.00-$181,454.70
Other site ranges may differ
Dedicated to building an authentic workplace; encouraged to apply if excited even if past experience doesn’t align perfectly