Electromechanical Actuation Lead Systems Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Lead Systems Engineer for Electromechanical Actuation system development and integration at Blue Origin. Oversee cross-functional teams and ensure successful integration of complex launch vehicle systems.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeKent • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Single Threaded Leader (STL) for the end-to-end actuation 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

What you’ll need

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 our culture
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership to the highest levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Systems Engineering PrinciplesPower System ModelingFault Tolerance AnalysisMotor ControlHigh-Power Electrical Systems

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingTrust Earning