Sr Control System Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · Longmont, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03

About the role

As part of Honeybee Robotics' engineering team, you will develop, design, test, and manufacture motion control products. You'll work across multiple engineering disciplines to architect control systems, derive requirements, support proposals, analyze and simulate performance, and verify functionality on flight hardware.

Honeybee Robotics (a Blue Origin company) has specialized in advanced motion control solutions for over 40 years, delivering systems for NASA's Artemis I Mission, the Roman Space Telescope, and NASA, defense, and commercial programs.

Responsibilities

  • Architect closed-loop control systems incorporating motors, sensors, structures and drive electronics
  • Synthesize and define interfaces between multiple engineering disciplines
  • Present technical content to customers and internal stakeholders
  • Provide guidance and support on test requirements and associated verification methods

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited technical college or university and 8+ years of relevant work experience designing electronics for regulated industries
  • In-depth understanding of motors, gearing, feedback and commutation sensors, and motion control methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience delivering functional hardware on schedule
  • Experience with design analysis and simulation (Matlab Simulink)

Preferred qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering
  • Experience designing motion control and electromechanical systems for space environments
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in product development efforts

Location and relocation

Longmont, Colorado. Relocation provided. Occasional travel expected.

Compensation

Base pay range for Colorado applicants: $160,618.00 to $224,864.85 annually. Other site ranges may differ.

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 (20+ hours per week)
  • Up to four weeks paid time off annually and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Eligibility for performance bonuses and benefits based on role type and job level

Employment requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Standard background check required for all positions.