Blue Origin · 18 hours ago
Aerospace Systems Engineer I – Early Career (2026 Starts)
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$75K/yr - $104K/yr
0+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. As an Aerospace Systems Engineer, you will design and engineer systems infrastructure, manage interfaces, and lead reviews, contributing directly to the history of space exploration.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Based upon your desired career path, your projects may include many aspects of applied systems engineering including system definition, systems test, system integration, system safety, operations and system verification of fluid, mechanical, propulsion and electrical systems
Decompose internal customer requirements and requests in to test system requirements specifications, including bi-directional traceability
Develop & manage interfaces through requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and drawings
Lead and present at major gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) on system overall technical readiness and status of Systems Engineering deliverables
Own the verification and validation planning, traceability and completion through test plan creation and completion of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or another technical field
Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026
Experience with Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering experience on complex systems
Breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely communicating project status
Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
Flexible and adaptable mindset
Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
Preferred
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
Experience with requirements development/management tools such as Jama
Experience with systems engineering modeling tools, such as Rhapsody or Cameo
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
Experience with Flight Dynamics
Previous customer facing roles with experience presenting to and directly interacting with customers
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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