Electrical Engineer III

About this role

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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.

As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers, you will focus on the electrical power subsystem of our innovative space vehicles.  This role is integral to the success of our missions, requiring a strong familiarity with spacecraft power systems, including batteries, solar arrays, power distribution, and conversion.  Our ideal candidate is someone who not only excels in the design and development of electrical power system components but also demonstrates a profound commitment to our bold mission. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Contribute to the design and development of electrical power subsystem components including spacecraft batteries, solar arrays, efficient power distribution and conversion electronics, and wire harnessing.  Develop and maintain electrical power subsystem component requirements and documentation.  Contribute to detailed trade studies that result in selecting optimal mission-suitable subsystem hardware.  Conduct thorough electrical module analyses, including Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), part stress analysis, signal integrity, power integrity, and Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)  Develop components that conform to the system power quality specification.  Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with the vehicle electrical power system components.  Continuously update knowledge on latest industry trends and advancements in space vehicle power systems  Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, contributing to a culture of technical ambition and operational excellence.  Contribute to technical artifacts for subsystem and program gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, etc.)  Maintain an unwavering commitment to learning and improvement, willingly seeking and integrating feedback for personal and team growth. 

Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field  Minimum of five years of experience in electrical engineering Proven experience with one or more of the following on at least one space vehicle program: batteries, solar arrays, power distribution, power conversion  Strong background in electrical analysis techniques  Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams.  A track record of taking ownership, showing resilience in the face of challenges, and consistently delivering results.  A history of facing challenges with tenacity and resilience, showing an optimistic and determined attitude. 

Desired: Experience in system-level and circuit-level modeling and simulation  Exceptional troubleshooting skills in complex electrical power systems  Strong familiarity with system and component grounding architectures and methods 

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 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 • Benefits include:  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%, and 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 t

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