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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Aerospace Configuration Systems Engineer - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Salary:** $169,624.0 - $237,473.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Biometrics, System Configuration, Network Interface Controllers, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Systems Analysis, MATLAB, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Software Verification - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17450712?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17450712%2FPrincipal-Aerospace-Configuration-Systems-Engineer-Colorado-Denver ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. * 12+ years of progressive experience in the design, development, and integration of complex aerospace systems. * Demonstrated experience in systems engineering for a complete product lifecycle, from concept to operation. * Proven ability to lead and present at major technical design reviews. * Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum., * Master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field. * Direct experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle reentry systems, including thermal protection systems (TPS), guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), or high-temperature structures. * Experience with system-level ownership, including hardware/software integration and qualification. * Proficiency in system analysis and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, STK). * Experience with requirements management and verification tools (e.g., DOORS Next Gen). * Strong understanding of and experience applying relevant industry standards (e.g., NASA, ASME, AWS). ## Description This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the configuration of a Reentry System. As a Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer, you will have a direct impact on the design and operation of future Blue Origin missions. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Special Mentions: * Relocation provided * Travel expected up to 25% of the time * Interviews will include a technical assessment Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Lead the definition, integration, and configuration of complex Reentry System hardware and software. * Decompose and allocate system-level requirements into detailed subsystem requirements and specifications. * Develop and manage critical interface control documents (ICDs) and system-level drawings. * Oversee system integration, verification, and validation planning and execution for the Reentry System. * Lead system-level safety analyses, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). * Present at and lead major gated reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review) to report on technical readiness and progress. * Define and manage the overall system configuration, ensuring all components work together to meet mission objectives. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical challenges throughout the vehicle lifecycle., 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. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical ## Related Videos - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Biometric Phone Chargers, $40m Domain Names & AI Movies Winning Awards - Peter Kröner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1810-biometric-phone-chargers-40m-domain-names-ai-movies-winning-awards-peter-kroner) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer)