Lead Actuation Systems Engineer for Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 170,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead the design and qualification of flight-critical actuator systems for the New Glenn rocket. You will define requirements, perform sizing, select materials, and guide suppliers through development, testing, and post-flight serviceability.

The role requires 12+ years in high‑reliability aerospace, EMA and pneumatic devices expertise, and strong leadership to mentor engineers while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 12+ years designing fluid, mechanical, or electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace or high‑reliability applications.
• Lead Engineer/Technical Authority for delivered flight hardware.
• Expertise in actuation technologies including EMA and pneumatic devices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and design authority for flight‑critical actuators throughout lifecycle.
• Architect and analyze complex actuator mechanisms for performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through fabrication, installation and testing of flight hardware.
• Define technical baseline, milestones, verification matrices, and risk burndown plans.
• Lead anomaly investigations and RCCA for test/flight hardware failures.

Skills

Lead Engineer

Actuation technologies

Creo

ANSYS

RCCA/FRB

Vibration testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Creo

ANYSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead the design and qualification of flight-critical actuator systems for the New Glenn rocket. You will define requirements, perform sizing, select materials, and guide suppliers through development, testing, and post-flight serviceability.

The role requires 12+ years in high‑reliability aerospace, EMA and pneumatic devices expertise, and strong leadership to mentor engineers while upholding safety and quality.