Systems Formulation Engineer, Senior Principal - Space Systems Development

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are committed to a culture of safety. This position directly impacts the history of space exploration and requires a commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This position is part of the Systems Formulation Team within the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. Systems Formulation provides architecture and system definition and modeling, concept exploration, and mission design expertise to the broader Core Formulation Team : a multidisciplinary group of systems thinkers capable of versatile analysis with an emphasis on speed, technical credibility, adaptability, and contextual analysis.

The team operates in a fast-paced agile process to sequentially nurture ideas and formulate early concepts into next-generation technologies, systems, and programs to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to positively support our Blue Horizon vision.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities :

• Lead and provide technical direction to support rapid definition, analysis, and evaluation of architecture and system concepts, trade studies, and technical roadmaps
• Lead and provide technical direction in developing concept of operations, requirements, and functional architecture definition.
• Lead and provide technical direction defining configuration and sizing for a diverse range of system applications; including block diagrams, interface documents, mass & power equipment lists, etc.
• Lead and provide technical direction to move ideas through the Idea Pipeline : supporting idea assessment, Heilmeier development, sprint planning, and study execution.
• Mentor and cross-train team members to help develop a deep bench’ of technical talent and foster career progression.
• Provide technical review of work across the entire formulation project portfolio
• Perform technical work and provide technical leadership of the highest caliber
• Embody, promote, and coach the Blue Origin leadership principles
• Identify and fix gaps in existing processes, tools, infrastructure, and continually improve solutions along the way.
• Utilization of collaboration tools such as (but not limited to) JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 15+ years relevant industry Systems Engineering experience
• In-depth working domain knowledge in one or more traditional aerospace subsystems
• Experience conducting advanced design and analysis to meet the optimal performance of subsystems and systems.
• Experience conducting trade studies that successfully balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-disciplinary engineering teams on rapid development programs
• Exhibit excellent judgement and be comfortable making high-quality and high-velocity decisions.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Highly organized team player with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications :

• M.S. or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years experience working in a fast-paced concept development environment
• Experience in full life-cycle development of spacecraft and / or space-flight systems
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA.

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $227,37-$318,318

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $231,743-$324,439

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $231,743-$324,439

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Benefits

Benefits include : 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.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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