Mission Systems Engineer, Capabilities Roadmap Implementation

BLUE ORIGIN

. Define, capture, and manage mission-specific system technical baselines, configurations, and capability roadmap implementation .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $133,500 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, including defining and managing technical baselines, requirements, and architecture for spacecraft missions. Proficient in stakeholder analysis, technical performance measures, and lifecycle management within the aerospace industry.

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Systems EngineeringSpacecraft Requirements DefinitionTechnical Baseline ManagementModel-Based Systems EngineeringStakeholder Needs Analysis

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Hard Skills

Systems Engineering FundamentalsTechnical Performance MeasuresSpacecraft OperationsRisk Management ProcessesAerospace Systems DesignTechnical BudgetsConfiguration ManagementTrade StudiesLifecycle PhasesCapability Roadmap Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

JamaWindchillCameo Systems ModelerEnterprise ArchitectMagicDrawRhapsodyConfluenceJIRA

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Space IndustryAerospace SystemsMission Systems EngineeringTechnical GovernanceProduct Life Cycle

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, capture, and manage mission-specific system technical baselines, configurations, and capability roadmap implementation
Establish technical requirements and architecture baselines for Blue Ring spacecraft capabilities, missions, and customer needs
Manage Blue Ring architectural product-line variants, including spacecraft bus, ground-system, and payload requirements and interfaces
Collaborate with Mission Systems Engineering, Integration & Test and supporting organizations on systems-engineering governance processes
Serve as a subject-matter expert on system requirements, design parameters, technical budgets, ICDs, program plans, and technical performance measures
Lead stakeholder-needs analyses to align system configurations and technical capabilities with customer missions
Track system-configuration evolution and identify synergies between mission types and customer requirements
Develop technology-onramp and capability-evolution plans
Lead Systems Engineering Change Management and optimize related processes
Define standardized approaches for maintaining technical baselines across concurrent missions, development efforts, and customers
Lead trade studies evaluating evolving technologies and mission requirements
Use Jama, Windchill, and Cameo
Support and present at leadership meetings and gated design, mission, and readiness reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, preferably in the space industry
Typically 7+ years of related experience in the design, development, and flight test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft
Understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and experience in multiple system lifecycle phases
Experience defining space system requirements and concept definitions spanning broad mission objectives
Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and the Systems Engineering V
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Spacecraft operations and command-and-control system experience preferred
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering preferred
Familiarity with Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody preferred
Experience across the product life cycle preferred
Knowledge of Confluence and JIRA preferred
Familiarity with formal risk and opportunity management processes preferred
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, or a related discipline preferred
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company discretion