Sr. Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance.This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of standardized control system architectures across launch facilities, test stands, and ground support equipment
- Architect control system solutions that reduce costs, simplify maintenance, and increase reliability
- Develop technical roadmaps and implementation strategies for control system standardization
- Design and implement control system solutions for mission-critical applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of control systems with facility infrastructure, test articles, and vehicle interfaces
- Establish control system standards, best practices, and design patterns
- Evaluate and select control system hardware and software platforms based on technical and business requirements
- Optimize existing control systems for reliability, maintainability, and performance
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
- Support troubleshooting of complex control system issues during test and launch operations
Qualifications:
- 8+ years experience designing and implementing industrial control systems
- Demonstrated experience architecting control solutions for complex, safety-critical systems
- Expertise with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and distributed control architectures
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ether Net/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
- Experience with control system hardware platforms (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
- Proven ability to standardize and optimize control system designs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Experience with safety instrumented systems and functional safety standards
- Understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication to mission success
Desired:
- B.S. degree or higher in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or other relevant engineering field
- Experience with aerospace ground systems, launch facilities, or test stands
- Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511)
- Experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, WinCC, Iconics, or Factory Talk
- Knowledge of high-speed data acquisition systems and instrumentation
- Experience integrating control systems with enterprise data systems and analytics platforms
- Background in developing and implementing control system cybersecurity measures
- Experience with real-time control system simulation and modeling
- Expertise in formal system requirements development and verification
- Experience leading technical teams or projects
- Knowledge of fluid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and propellant handling
- Experience with control system virtualization and containerization
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex control problems with minimal direction
- Experience applying large language models in coding and testing
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $ - $Other site ranges may differ
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