BLUE ORIGIN

Lead Systems Engineer, Electromechanical Actuation

BLUE ORIGIN

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kent • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Act as the Single Threaded Leader (STL) for the end-to-end EMA system development, integration, and verification
  • Lead integrated system performance analysis, including developing and maintaining models for the power system and maintaining system-level power budgets
  • Serve as the primary technical interface between G&C, Avionics, Component Design Teams, Systems Engineering, and Test and Flight Operations to establish and verify system-level requirements
  • Own Integrated Vehicle Test (IVT) requirements, planning, and acceptance criteria for all actuated systems
  • Conduct system-level design trades, architecture studies, and fault tolerance analysis for the electrical power system, distribution topology, and mechanical components
  • Coordinate schedules and technical plans across contributing organizations to drive the project to meet key commitments
  • Drive design-to-cost initiatives, technology insertion opportunities, and technical excellence within the electromechanical systems engineering discipline

Requirements

  • B.S. degree or higher in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, or design of complex aerospace or automotive systems
  • Demonstrated experience with leading the development of Electromechanical Actuation (EMA) systems, motor control, or high-power electrical systems
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements development, verification, and system-level integration
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and coordinating between multiple engineering disciplines (electrical, software, mechanical)
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen culture
  • Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
Benefits
  • 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%
  • Education Support Program
  • Up to four (4) weeks paid time off
  • Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringintegrationdesignElectromechanical Actuation (EMA)motor controlhigh-power electrical systemsrequirements developmentverificationsystem-level integrationfault tolerance analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingcross-functional team coordinationtrust earningprofessionalismorganizational skillstechnical excellenceproject managementproblem-solving
Certifications
B.S. degree in Electrical EngineeringB.S. degree in Aerospace EngineeringB.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering