Blue Origin · 20 hours ago
Systems Engineer III – Solar Center of Excellence
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Systems Engineer III will lead engineering activities for spacecraft solar array systems, driving design, development, and manufacturing transition for next-generation photovoltaic power systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering activities for the Solar Center of Excellence including requirements development, interface management, and verification & validation for spacecraft solar array systems supporting multiple flight programs
Define and manage system-level requirements, functional decompositions, and interface control documents for solar array assemblies including solar panels, deployment mechanisms, harnessing, and spacecraft bus interfaces
Develop and execute system-level test plans (ATP/QTP) and qualification strategies, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and structural disciplines to ensure integrated system performance meets mission requirements
Support prototype development, process maturation, and transition from initial flight deliveries through production
Support trade studies, perform technical risk management (FMECA), and continuous improvement activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
5+ years of professional experience in aerospace systems engineering, product development, or related technical roles
Demonstrated experience with systems engineering processes including requirements management, interface control, verification & validation, technical risk management, and configuration control
Proven ability to work in cross-functional team environments coordinating with design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and program management organizations
Strong technical communication skills with ability to create technical documentation, present to stakeholders, and influence design decisions through data-driven analysis
Aerospace industry experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other aerospace systems development programs
Preferred
Direct experience with spacecraft solar array systems, photovoltaic technologies, deployment mechanisms, or spacecraft power subsystems
Familiarity with space environmental effects on solar arrays including radiation degradation, thermal cycling, and on-orbit performance modeling
Experience supporting manufacturing process development, design-for-manufacturing initiatives, or transition from development to production environments
Working knowledge of spacecraft qualification standards (SMC-S-016, AIAA, NASA) and acceptance testing protocols for flight hardware
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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