Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer

About the role

Blue Origin is developing New Glenn, a single‑configuration, heavy‑lift orbital launch vehicle designed for reusable, safe, and low‑cost spaceflight. This position integrates the configuration and interfaces between the launch vehicle and the assembly, transportation, launch pad, and recovery operations. The role directly impacts the history of space exploration and supports all aspects of New Glenn product development and mission integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall physical integration and packaging of structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics subsystems.
• Define and manage interfaces between subsystems using interface control documents and models.
• Coordinate configuration reviews to address program‑level interfaces, subsystem functionality, assembly, and operations.
• Facilitate and resolve integration and development issues between engineering teams.
• Lead cross‑functional trade and impact studies to support formal changes and overall coordination.
• Provide technical assistance to integration and testing activities.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Launch Vehicle End Item Engineering Bill of Materials.
• Ensure the configuration supports major design reviews and integration milestones.
• Ensure the team adheres to configuration‑management best practices and Blue Origin standards.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Requests to support integrated launch vehicle interfaces, integration, and configuration control.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in development and packaging of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch‑vehicle structures.
• Demonstrated configuration‑control experience on recently developed aircraft or launch vehicles from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and test.
• Strong design and integration skills using 3‑D CAD software and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools.
• Good judgment, flexibility, and a results‑driven attitude.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and strengthen the company culture.
• U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.
• Desired: 15 + years of demonstrated ability in development and integration of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch‑vehicle structures.
• Experience with PTC Creo, DOORS, and PTC Windchill.
• Knowledge of aerospace vehicle fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply high‑level system requirements to practical design solutions.
• Experience with engineering effectivity application, assignment, and management.

Pay

Base Pay Range: For Colorado applicants $160,618.00 – $224,864.85; for Washington applicants $169,624.00 – $237,473.25. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees (working ≥ 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Additional bonuses and benefits at the company’s discretion.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies show many people hesitate to apply unless they match every qualification. Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience isn’t a perfect match.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee. Export control regulations apply. All hires are subject to a standard background check; certain positions may require additional checks such as DBIDS, commercial driver qualifications, or merchant‑mariner credentials.