Blue Origin
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!
The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit.
We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas. Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting requirements analysis and traceability; functional, systems, and safety analysis; technical performance monitoring; development of specialty engineering approaches to operability, reliability, maintainability and supportability; and system product lifecycle processes.
Special Mentions
Relocation assistance may be available for this position
Travel expectations: Up to 20% travel may be required for customer meetings, integration activities, and launch support
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Customer and Payload Management
Work with customers as a technical advocate for one or more payloads through the full payload lifecycle (execution of contract through payload integration and launch)
Serve as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and payload customers
Coordinate payload requirements, integration schedules, and technical documentation
Systems Engineering
Lead the development, allocation, and verification of requirements
Assist with the development of systems engineering processes and tools, ensure consistent implementation, and service in a system integration capacity
Work with multi‑discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions
Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) between payloads and spacecraft systems
Identify and manage technical risks throughout the payload integration process
Integration and Testing
Oversee payload integration activities, ensuring compliance with requirements and specifications
Support payload testing and verification activities
Coordinate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from integration to launch
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering principles and execution
Experience in payload accommodation or spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing
Experience with project or program management
Able to work with minimal direction as well collaboratively with cross functional team members
Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
12 years of related experience
Experience leading the establishment and adherence of systems requirements for an aerospace project with a varied group of engineers across multiple disciplines
Experience with verification of requirements using tools like DOORS Next Generation, system lifecycle configuration management tools, and other functional analysis toolsets
Knowledgeable about system design and analysis and relations to element design at the flight and ground levels as well as component specification development
Experience with optical communications systems and terminals
Background in spacecraft bus systems and subsystem interfaces
Compensation Range For CA applicants: $152,235.00–$213,127.95; CO applicants: $139,979.00–$195,969.90; WA applicants: $152,235.00–$213,127.95
Other Site Ranges May Differ Additional ranges may be posted for other sites.
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for certain profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for certain profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a GVW or GVWR > 10,001 lbs. and/or transport hazardous materials may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Required for certain profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Benefits
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%, and an Education Support Program
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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit.
We are seeking a Senior Payload Integration or Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas. Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting requirements analysis and traceability; functional, systems, and safety analysis; technical performance monitoring; development of specialty engineering approaches to operability, reliability, maintainability and supportability; and system product lifecycle processes.
Special Mentions
Relocation assistance may be available for this position
Travel expectations: Up to 20% travel may be required for customer meetings, integration activities, and launch support
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Customer and Payload Management
Work with customers as a technical advocate for one or more payloads through the full payload lifecycle (execution of contract through payload integration and launch)
Serve as the primary technical interface between Blue Origin and payload customers
Coordinate payload requirements, integration schedules, and technical documentation
Systems Engineering
Lead the development, allocation, and verification of requirements
Assist with the development of systems engineering processes and tools, ensure consistent implementation, and service in a system integration capacity
Work with multi‑discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions
Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) between payloads and spacecraft systems
Identify and manage technical risks throughout the payload integration process
Integration and Testing
Oversee payload integration activities, ensuring compliance with requirements and specifications
Support payload testing and verification activities
Coordinate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from integration to launch
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering principles and execution
Experience in payload accommodation or spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing
Experience with project or program management
Able to work with minimal direction as well collaboratively with cross functional team members
Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
12 years of related experience
Experience leading the establishment and adherence of systems requirements for an aerospace project with a varied group of engineers across multiple disciplines
Experience with verification of requirements using tools like DOORS Next Generation, system lifecycle configuration management tools, and other functional analysis toolsets
Knowledgeable about system design and analysis and relations to element design at the flight and ground levels as well as component specification development
Experience with optical communications systems and terminals
Background in spacecraft bus systems and subsystem interfaces
Compensation Range For CA applicants: $152,235.00–$213,127.95; CO applicants: $139,979.00–$195,969.90; WA applicants: $152,235.00–$213,127.95
Other Site Ranges May Differ Additional ranges may be posted for other sites.
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for certain profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for certain profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a GVW or GVWR > 10,001 lbs. and/or transport hazardous materials may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Required for certain profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Benefits
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%, and an Education Support Program
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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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