Systems Engineer II

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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!  

This role is part of the Blue National Security (BNS) team, which supports Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Our team fosters innovation and drives the engineering workflows of the future by developing shared solutions and standards that emphasize simplicity, lower costs, and manufacturable design.

Job Summary

As a Systems Engineer II focused on a Vehicle Digital Twin, you will be at the forefront of developing a connected, data-driven representation of our vehicle using NVIDIA Omniverse. In this hands-on role, you will connect system architecture, requirements, CAD geometry, analysis models, test evidence, and operational data into a single, traceable digital thread. This position uniquely combines systems engineering fundamentals with software automation, model integration, and the practical application of advanced artificial intelligence tools.

You will own scoped integrations and work products, partnering with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between system models, 3D/CAD data, code, and engineering evidence, with a talent for turning ambiguous needs into testable and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain Blue Origin Aerobrake Digital Twin capabilities in NVIDIA Omniverse, including data-driven 3D scenes, engineering metadata, behaviors, and reusable integration components.
• Build and improve OpenUSD-based workflows that ingest and organize PTC Creo or other CAD geometry while preserving configuration, provenance, coordinate systems, and product-structure metadata.
• Connect Dassault Systèmes Cameo and Teamwork Cloud system models to the Digital Twin, ensuring requirements, interfaces, functions, verification evidence, and design decisions remain traceable to authoritative sources.
• Develop Python-based APIs, connectors, and data pipelines that link analysis, simulation, test, telemetry, and engineering repositories to the Digital Twin.
• Support the correlation of digital models with physical test data by defining acceptance criteria, investigating model-to-test differences, and documenting assumptions, limitations, and uncertainty.
• Utilize advanced AI-assisted engineering and software-development tools (e.g., Codex, Claude Code, or equivalent) to accelerate integration, automation, and documentation, while independently verifying outputs and maintaining configuration control.
• Apply systems engineering fundamentals to decompose needs, define interfaces and data contracts, manage technical risks, and plan verification and validation for Digital Twin capabilities.
• Collaborate with guidance, navigation, and control; structures; thermal; avionics; software; test; manufacturing; and mission operations teams to deliver useful Digital Twin workflows.
• Participate in agile planning, demonstrations, technical reviews, and retrospectives; communicate progress, tradeoffs, and blockers clearly to all stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, digital engineering, digital twins, simulation, or software integration. An advanced degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Hands-on experience with Dassault Systèmes Cameo or MagicDraw and Teamwork Cloud to develop, manage, or review system models in a collaborative environment.
• Experience using PTC Creo or another production CAD tool and working with engineering geometry, assemblies, and coordinate systems.
• Programming or automation experience (preferably Python), including version control, debugging, and integration with APIs or structured engineering data.
• Demonstrated practical use of advanced AI-assisted engineering or coding tools (e.g., Codex, Claude Code, or equivalent), with strong judgment for validating generated content.
• Working knowledge of digital thread concepts and systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements, interfaces, traceability, configuration management, and V&V.
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines, communicate technical information clearly, and execute scoped work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, Omniverse Kit, OpenUSD, or real-time 3D simulation and visualization workflows.
• Experience building or operating a digital twin that links authoritative product definitions with simulation, test, or operational data.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, computational fluid dynamics, 6-DOF simulation, or hardware/software-in-the-loop test environments.
• Familiarity with GitLab, CI/CD, containers, cloud platforms, databases, or event-driven data pipelines.
• Experience developing aerospace vehicles or other complex, safety-critical products through their full lifecycle (design, integration, test, and operations).
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or technical field.
• Active SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’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.

Export Control Regulations

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, 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

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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