Blue Origin · 1 day ago
MK2 Vehicle Engineering Principal Systems Engineer
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Principal Systems Engineer will lead system definition, technical integration, and verification execution for the MK2 Crew Lunar Lander, ensuring it meets performance, safety, and mission objectives in the lunar environment.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead lander-level architecture trades and system budgets (mass, power, thermal, propellant, delta-V, comms link, pointing, timeline/ops)
Develop and maintain vehicle-level CONOPS for crewed lunar descent/ascent, surface operations, and rendezvous/docking phases (as applicable)
Define and manage system-level margins, performance closure, and technical decision records
Own system requirements decomposition, allocation, and traceability (mission → vehicle → subsystem → component)
Develop and manage ICDs and interface verification for:Launch vehicle and ground processing/transportationCrew and mission systems (e.g., docking/transfer interfaces where applicable)Ground segment and mission operationsTest equipment and GSE
Drive technical baseline management, change control (CCB), and requirements quality (clear, verifiable, traceable)
Lead system-level hazard identification/closure, fault tolerance strategy, redundancy, and safe-mode/contingency design for a crewed vehicle
Guide FMEA/FMECA, FHA/SSHA support, and integrated fault management (FDIR) requirements across avionics, propulsion, and software
Ensure design and verification approach supports human-rating expectations (including rigorous verification evidence and operational controls)
Own or co-own the lander verification plan, verification matrix, and compliance evidence strategy
Define integrated test strategy and success criteria across component, subsystem, and vehicle levels including:Propulsion testing (including cryogenic operations as applicable), pressurization, leak checksGN&C closed-loop testing / HILEMI/EMC, environmental tests (vibe/shock), thermal balance/TVACEnd-to-end mission simulations and mission readiness activities
Lead anomaly triage and root-cause/corrective action closure with cross-functional teams
Chair/lead integration forums; resolve subsystem-to-system technical conflicts and drive closure
Mentor engineers and elevate systems engineering rigor (requirements, interface discipline, verification thinking, review readiness)
Support major technical reviews and customer-facing milestones (SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/FRR) with clear, data-backed messaging
Qualification
Required
Education: B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline (M.S. preferred)
Experience: 10+ years in systems engineering with significant responsibility on complex flight vehicles; experience leading integration and verification is required
Demonstrated ownership of system requirements, ICDs, and verification closure through test and review milestones
Strong breadth across spacecraft/lander subsystems (propulsion, GN&C, avionics, comms, power, thermal, structures, mechanisms, software)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and make high-quality trade decisions under schedule pressure
Preferred
Prior experience on crewed spacecraft and/or human-rated systems (hazards, fault tolerance, operational mitigations, stringent verification)
Experience with lunar missions/environments (dust, lighting extremes, thermal transients, surface operations constraints)
Experience with cryogenic propulsion systems, integrated propellant management, and propulsion system verification
Tool proficiency: requirements management (e.g., Jama), Workflow (e.g., Jira), and configuration management practices
Experience supporting integrated vehicle test campaigns and flight/mission readiness processes
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.
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
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