Controls Integration Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in the United States seeks a Controls Integration Engineer to translate control algorithms from analysis into hardware, integrating and tuning them on avionics and test stands for safe, predictable system behavior.

The role focuses on design, development, and operation of advanced propulsion control systems, collaborating across teams and coaching junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing, building, commissioning, and/or operating complex aerospace or controls test equipment.
• Experience with data and control systems setup, operation, and data processing (sensor selection, calibration, grounding/shielding).
• Ability to support off shifts as needed.
• U.S. citizen/national or eligible permanent resident or refugee/asylum status.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, deploy, and tune control algorithms and control laws onto controller electronics and avionics hardware.
• Design, build, and operate IHIL test environments.
• Bring up and troubleshoot real-time control surfaces, valves, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Integrate PLCs and industrial interfaces with system hardware.
• Lead test stations: gather requirements, design test cards, coordinate stakeholders, and generate test logs.
• Resolve anomalies across controls/avionics/software boundary during development and testing.

Skills

Aerospace controls

Control systems analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Controls Engineering or related STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Speedgoat

Job description

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

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's Engines – Advanced Engines business unit, focused on the design, development, testing, and operation of advanced systems that power the next generation of Blue Origin programs.

As a Controls Integration Engineer, you will take control algorithms and control laws from analysis into hardware—integrating, tuning, and validating them on avionics and test stands to ensure safe, predictable system behavior.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

Location: Kent, WA or Huntsville, AL

Relocation: Relocation assistance is provided.

Travel: Up to 50% to support hardware integration, HIL bring-up, and test campaigns across sites.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, deploy, and tune control algorithms and control laws onto controller electronics and avionics hardware
• Design, build, and operate Integrated Hardware-in-the-Loop (IHIL) test environments
• Bring up and troubleshoot real-time control surfaces, valves, actuators, and instrumentation
• Integrate driver-level PLC and packaged control interfaces (Modbus, etc.) with system hardware
• Lead test stations: gather requirements, design test cards, coordinate stakeholders, and generate test logs
• Resolve anomalies across the controls/avionics/software boundary during development and integrated testing
• Correlate observed hardware behavior against model predictions and feed results back to the controls team
• Capture and share cross-program lessons learned to improve control system integration (LevelIII)
• Lead major aspects of IHIL design and integration efforts and mentor junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience designing, building, commissioning, and/or operating complex aerospace or controls test equipment
• Experience with data and control systems setup, operation, and data processing (sensor selection, calibration, grounding/shielding)
• Ability to support off shifts as needed
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MathWorks and adjacent products (MATLAB, Simulink, Speedgoat)
• Experience with PLCs and industrial protocols (Modbus, etc.) and real-time control implementation
• Experience with valves, actuators, fluid systems, and instrumentation
• Experience reading P&IDs, schematics, and specifications
• Capable of leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer

Why Blue Origin

We are a team of problem solvers united by a passion for our mission: for the benefit of Earth. You'll work hands‑on with the hardware and software that bring complex systems to life, grow alongside world‑class engineers, and see your work perform on the stand.

Base Pay

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80. Other site ranges may differ.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• 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%
• an Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, 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, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affinity/Disability Accommodation

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Culture & Values

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin!

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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