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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Blue Ring Capabilities Roadmap Implementation Mission Systems Engineer - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,023.0 - $169,432.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Biometrics, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Rhapsody, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Windchill, Jama (Software), MagicDraw - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/17174102/Blue-Ring-Capabilities-Roadmap-Implementation-Mission-Systems-Engineer-Virginia-Reston ## About the Role * Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent technical field * Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, preferably in the space industry * Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and experience in multiple system lifecycle phases * Successful candidates in this role typically have 5+ years of related experience in the design, development, and flight test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft * Experience in definition of space system requirements and concept definitions that span a broad range of mission objectives * Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle and the "Systems Engineering V" * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to obtain a US Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, * Spacecraft operations, command & control system experience, including familiarity with spacecraft and ground-system internal and external interfaces and/or spacecraft communications uplink and downlink technologies * Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering * Familiarity with System Modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw, or Rhapsody * Experience across the product life cycle (pre-conceptual design through operational support) * Knowledge of collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA * Familiarity with formal risk and opportunity management processes * Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture or a related discipline ## Description * Collaborate with the Blue Ring Mission Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (MSEIT) team and other supporting organizations to define, implement, optimize, and manage Systems Engineering governance processes * Perform as a subject matter expert on Blue Ring system requirements, design parameters, technical budgets, ICDs, program plans, and technical performance measures to lead the execution of stakeholder needs analyses to align system configurations and technical capabilities with customer missions * Track the evolution of system configurations for existing Blue Ring programs and identify synergies between mission types and customer requirements * Work across organizational boundaries to develop plans for technology onramp and capability evolutions in alignment with existing and future customer needs * Perform as the technical lead for Systems Engineering Change Management, including evaluation and optimization of existing processes * Define standardized approaches to developing and maintaining technical baselines across the Blue Ring organization in support of multiple concurrent missions, development efforts, and customers * Lead trade studies to evaluate evolving technologies and mission requirements * Utilize Systems Engineering tools such as Jama, Windchill and Cameo * Support and present to leadership and at major gated reviews including design reviews, mission reviews, readiness reviews, etc., 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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