System Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN

System Engineer II at Blue Origin supporting the development and operations of New Glenn launch vehicle. Collaborating with multi-discipline teams in system engineering practices and program health metrics.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,201 - $138,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering practices, including requirements definition, validation, and verification, while effectively collaborating with multi-discipline teams to support the development of aerospace systems. Proficient in utilizing systems engineering tools and methodologies to ensure program health and consistent implementation across subsystems.

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Systems Engineering PrinciplesRequirements Management ToolsVerification PlanningDOORS Next GenAerospace Hardware Integration

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringRequirements DefinitionValidation and VerificationTechnical Documentation InterpretationElectro-Mechanical Hardware QualificationLaunch Vehicle Design KnowledgeSystem DevelopmentIntegration ExperienceHealth Metrics DevelopmentGated Reviews Participation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

DOORS Next Gen

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringDesign LifecycleMulti-Discipline Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle
Work across subsystems and support integrated solutions
Apply system engineering practices across subject areas
Support the development of system engineering processes for the program
Ensure consistent implementations across the program
Serve in a system integration capacity working with multi-discipline teams
Support requirements definition, validation, and verification at all levels of the program
Ensure the alignment and consistent implementation of system engineering practices
Participate in gated reviews
Develop health metrics to support insight into program health and tracking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial engineering, or a similar technical field
2+ years of experience with system engineering principles and processes throughout various phases of the design lifecycle
Familiarity with requirements management tools
Ability to interpret technical documentation and diagrams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced degree in Engineering disciplines, particularly mechanical, aerospace and materials (preferred)
Knowledge of launch vehicle design and requirements (preferred)
Experience with qualification of electro-mechanical hardware (preferred)
System development/integration experience, preferably with aerospace hardware (preferred)
Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices (preferred)
Experience with verification planning (preferred)
Advanced experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen (preferred)

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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for other benefits and bonuses.