Blue Origin · 15 hours ago
Sr. Controls Engineer
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Sr. Controls Engineer will lead the development of standardized control system architectures and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of control systems with facility infrastructure and vehicle interfaces.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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 (EtherNet/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
Preferred
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 FactoryTalk
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
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
Recent News
2026-02-05
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