Systems Engineer III - Ground Electrical Subsystems Verified today
About the role
As a systems engineer with established expertise across the full SE development lifecycle, you will own subsystem requirements for electrical systems on New Glenn's launch pad infrastructure. You will deeply understand and communicate the impacts of design and verification decisions, driving cross-functional resolution from specification through verification.
This role requires close collaboration with EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) and DSCE (Data Systems and Controls Engineering) designers, supporting CONOPS development and building strong working relationships with the engineers and operators who design, build, and test these systems. You will interface regularly with New Glenn Systems Engineering, the Launch Ops Architecture team, and participate in gated design reviews.
We are looking for someone whose core strength is electrical systems, who also brings enough breadth in adjacent disciplines (controls, software, structures, fluids) to understand how electrical subsystems interact with the rest of the vehicle and pad ecosystem.
Key responsibilities
- Co-lead assessment and definition of electrical subsystem solutions for the next-generation Launch Pad
- Serve as the SE focal point for one or more C3 subsystems with hands-on collaboration with designers
- Design and document electrical ground support equipment (EGSE)
- Own verification planning, tracking, and coordination for electrical systems, while understanding downstream impacts on controls, software, and structural interfaces
- Plan and coordinate subsystem test, activation, and commissioning with the Operations Team
- Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle, including design review support and verification planning and execution
- Conduct strategic subsystem lookaheads, flagging emergent risks related to C3 or cross-discipline integration issues
- Support milestone design reviews with electrical-specific technical rigor, while collaborating effectively with controls, avionics, fluids and structural SEs
Minimum qualifications
- 7 or more years of hands-on systems or design engineering experience, with primary emphasis on electrical systems
- Working knowledge of continuity system design and conceptualization including routing, sizing, component selection, and testing
- Hands-on build-up or testing experience
- Familiarity with at least one additional discipline (controls, software, avionics, fluids, or structures) sufficient to collaborate effectively across subsystem boundaries
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Robust written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate C3 systems complexity for cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to identify, prioritize, and drive systems engineering tasks independently
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Experience with requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS/DNG) or willingness to learn
- Experience with aerospace or industrial safety standards and verification methods
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with RF systems
- Cross-disciplinary experience integrating electrical systems with software, controls, avionics, and fluids (e.g., valve actuation logic, sensor integration, automated fluid sequencing)
- SE tools: JIRA, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio
- Experience conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field
- Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software
- Experience with Launch Pad and/or Test Operations
- Knowledge of NFPA or other standards related to electrical systems
Employment details
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which comprises Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, including Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 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/week or more)
- Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses and other incentives based on role and level (eligibility and amounts not guaranteed)