Electromechanical Actuation Lead Systems Engineer, New Glenn Verified today

About the Role

You will serve as the Single Threaded Leader (STL) for the New Glenn actuation system. This is a system-level role requiring broad technical expertise to manage electronic, software, and mechanical aspects of the end-to-end actuation system, including its interaction with vehicle power and software systems.

New Glenn is a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable and was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Single Threaded Leader 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 system-level power budgets
• Serve as the primary technical interface between Guidance and Control, 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 communicate effectively with senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering field
• Direct experience with the development of launch vehicle actuation or power distribution systems
• Proficiency in system modeling and analysis using tools like MATLAB/Simulink
• Understanding of AI-assisted coding techniques
• Experience with embedded software development processes for safety-critical and mission critical systems
• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and integrated vehicle test campaigns
• Familiarity with requirements management systems (e.g., DOORS Next Generation), issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA), and revision control systems (e.g., Git)

Compensation and Location

Base pay range for Washington applicants is $145,188.00 to $203,263.20. Other site ranges may differ. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Up to four weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Bonuses and additional benefits based on role type and job level at company discretion

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Additional background checks may be required depending on job profile and location requirements (e.g., DBIDS if working on military installations).