Aerospace Systems Engineer - Early Career (Sep 2026)

Join Blue Origin as an Aerospace Systems Engineer to design, implement, and integrate spaceflight systems supporting safe, reusable, and low-cost space vehicles.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and engineer overall systems infrastructure including hardware, software, and configurations.
• Implement, install, maintain, and administer engineering systems and technical support.
• Collaborate to establish and improve processes and procedures.
• Work on applied systems engineering tasks such as system definition, test, integration, safety, operations, and verification of fluid, mechanical, propulsion, and electrical systems.
• Decompose customer requirements into test system requirements with traceability.
• Develop and manage interfaces through requirements and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and drawings.
• Lead and present at major gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) on system readiness and engineering deliverables.
• Own verification and validation planning, traceability, and completion through test plan creation and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Minimum B.S. degree in engineering or a technical field, earned within the last year, able to start by Fall 2026.
• Experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering on complex systems.
• Ability to break down complex problems into traceable tasks and communicate project status concisely.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and support a culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on rapid development programs.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-driven with minimal direction.

Desired qualifications include:

• M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience with requirements development/management tools such as Jama.
• Experience with systems engineering modeling tools like Rhapsody or Cameo.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and Flight Dynamics.
• Previous customer-facing roles with experience presenting to and interacting with customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for CO: $74,537.00 - $104,351.10
• Salary range for WA: $81,313.00 - $113,837.85
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Up to four weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and additional benefits depending on role and job level

How to Apply

Include internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume along with relevant programming languages used. If you lack professional experience with certain tools, include relevant coursework demonstrating preparation for the role. Indicate preferred work location in your application from the following: Kent, WA; Denver, CO; Reston, VA; Cape Canaveral, FL.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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