Principal Payload Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Required)
Quick Summary
Relocation assistance may be available for this position Travel expectations: Up to 20% travel may be required for customer meetings, integration activities,
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.We are seeking a Principal Payload Systems Engineer to manage the integration of optical terminals on spacecraft. This individual will apply customer management skills and systems engineering practices across various technical subject areas. Additionally, this role requires understanding and supporting requirements analysis and traceability; functional, systems, and safety analysis; technical performance monitoring; development of specialty engineering approaches to operability, reliability, maintainability and supportability; and system product lifecycle processes.
Relocation assistance may be available for this position
Travel expectations: Up to 20% travel may be required for customer meetings, integration activities, and launch support
Active TS/SCI is required
Responsibilities
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Lead the development, allocation, and verification of requirements
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Assist with the development of systems engineering processes and tools, ensure consistent implementation, and service in a system integration capacity
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Work with multi-discipline teams to arrive at technical system solutions
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Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) between payloads and spacecraft systems
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Identify and manage technical risks throughout the payload integration process
Requirements
~1 min readMinimum of 10+ years of experience in systems engineering principles and execution
Experience in payload accommodation or spacecraft design, development, integration, and testing
Experience with project or program management
Able to work with minimal direction as well collaboratively with cross functional team members
Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering
M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
15 years of related experience
Experience leading the establishment and adherence of systems requirements for an aerospace project with a varied group of engineers across multiple disciplines
Experience with verification of requirements using tools like DOORS Next Generation, system lifecycle configuration management tools, and other functional analysis toolsets
Knowledgeable about system design and analysis and relations to element design at the flight and ground levels as well as component specification development
Experience with optical communications systems and terminals
Background in spacecraft bus systems and subsystem interfaces
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $173,466.00 - $242,851.35 WA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85Don’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 an 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.
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.
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What We Offer
~1 min readBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 16, 2026
- First seen
- September 28, 2026
- Last seen
- September 28, 2026
Posting Health
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- Trust Level
- 23%
- Scored at
- September 28, 2026
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