Systems Design Engineer II

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Systems Design Engineer II supporting the development of New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. Leading integration of subsystems and collaborating with engineering teams on projects.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSeattle • Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,934 - $127,307 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the development and integration of heavy-lift orbital launch vehicles, with a strong focus on structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics subsystems. Proficient in configuration control, 3-D CAD software, and project coordination to ensure successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B.S. Degree In Engineering2+ Years Experience In Launch Vehicle StructuresConfiguration Control Experience3-D CAD Software ProficiencyScheduling And Planning Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Development Of Launch Vehicle StructuresPhysical IntegrationSubsystem PackagingInterface Definition ManagementConfiguration ReviewsDesign And Integration SkillsManufacturing And Test Experience

Soft Skills

Good JudgmentFlexibilityResults-Driven

Tools & Technologies

3-D CAD SoftwareVisualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Heavy-Lift Orbital Launch VehicleAircraftSpacecraft

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle
Lead the overall physical integration and packaging of structural, mechanical, fluids, and avionics subsystems
Create and manage interface definitions between vehicle subsystems and potential payloads
Coordinate regular configuration reviews to address interfaces, subsystem functionality, assembly and operations
Communicate and collaborate with all development teams involved on projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in engineering
At least 2 years of experience in the development and packaging of aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structures
Demonstrated configuration control experience from early trade studies through final design and into manufacturing and test
Strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software and visualization tools
Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools
Good judgment and flexibility
Driven to achieve results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.