Systems Engineer III – Solar Center of Excellence

About This Role

Lead systems engineering activities for spacecraft solar array systems within Blue Origin's Solar Center of Excellence. This role involves driving the design, development, and manufacturing transition of next-generation photovoltaic power systems for multiple flight programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for the Solar Center of Excellence including requirements development, interface management, and verification & validation for spacecraft solar array systems.
• Define and manage system-level requirements, functional decompositions, and interface control documents for solar array assemblies.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans (ATP/QTP) and qualification strategies.
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and structural disciplines to ensure integrated system performance.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Nice to Have

• 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