Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer - TeraWave

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!   

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

As part of the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team, you will be responsible for driving requirements, design, analysis, test, and critical review of avionics hardware. This senior level role requires leadership and expertise for schematic and circuit design. You will play a key role in developing the TeraWave Satellite system from concept through formal qualification and verification including integration and flight support activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Own end-to-end product development for a space rated component. • Provide leadership as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment. • Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical avionics. • Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture. • Collaborate with the electrical engineering team to incorporate printed circuit board interconnect systems and power integrity analyses of these components. • Develop and implement controller algorithms to optimize converter performance and efficiency. • Design avionics solutions for performance and high reliability in harsh environments. • Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents. • Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews. • Create and deliver presentations, proposals, and training material on technical subjects. • Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds. • Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection. • Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including dispositioning material defects. • Manage revisions of the product design configurations through the product lifecycle. • Mentor and train junior engineers. • Review and approve designs and documentation created by other team members.

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree   in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field • 7+ years of hands-on experience designing ruggedized electronic components or high-performance, high-reliability hardware • 7+ years   of hands-on experience designing, testing, and debugging switching DC/DC power supplies, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout • End-to-end product development experience   for a space-rated component, from requirements definition through qualification and production release • Demonstrated experience with board bring-up, manufacturing support, and initial hardware validation • Experience designing hardware for radiation environments, including EEE parts selection and qualification for space applications • Experience in digital design, including FPGAs, CMOS sensors, DDR memory, and supporting DC/DC converter design • Hands-on PCB design experience   using Altium Designer, including multi-laminate stack-ups, impedance-controlled nets, FPGA integration, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies for flight hardware • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications • Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field • Experience leading complex spaceflight avionics programs, including hardware, firmware, and software integration • Experience with power architecture definition and load analysis supporting complex digital electronics systems • Experience performing worst-case circuit analysis, circuit FEA, and FMEA/FMECA for high-reliability applications • Background in fault detection, redundancy strategies, and system-level reliability modeling • Proficiency with scripting, programming, and analysis tools including Python, C, C++, MATLAB, and Linux/Windows shell scripting • Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, including performance development, technical guidance, and cross-functional coordination • Ability to work independently and drive progress on rapid development programs with aggressive schedules

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 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 Gro

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