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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will contribute to the design of the Electrical Power System (EPS) for future space vehicles. EPS scope includes power generation, storage, regulation, control, and distribution to vehicle subsystems and payloads. These positions will directly impact our history of space exploration, and your dedication and attention to detail will cultivate the cause of safe and repeatable spaceflight. You will build and maintain drawings and diagrams for power distribution, system grounding, and bonding.
In addition, the ideal candidate will perform optimally within a team, collaborating with hardware and software engineers to integrate firmware with other system components. This person must communicate technical information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions
- Relocation provided
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conduct trade studies and supply knowledge to help down-select spacecraft electrical power system architectures appropriate for mission requirements.
- Methodically estimate power consumption and current requirements (average, transient, in-rush, etc.) from all vehicle subsystems and electrical components
- Account for and rationalize contingency/margin of EPS components from concept to production
- Generate EPS and power-consuming component models based on first principles, empirical information, and test data.
- Maintain EPS budgets and power equipment lists that track power generation, consumption, and storage during all mission-related portions.
- Analyze and determine compliant grounding/bonding strategies and architectures
- Craft and analyze electrical systems for EMI/EMC compliance
- Build models and simulations of the EPS to evaluate use cases and conditions.
- Perform analyses such as voltage drop/line loss, component derating/stress analysis, thermal effects, and worst-case analysis.
- Trade combinations of various power generation and storage solutions such as solar arrays, fuel cells, and battery modules (especially Li-Ion chemistries).
- Trade design requirements such as reliability, cost, modularity, and efficiency for power management and distribution (PMAD) components
- Estimate the size, mass, and location of the vehicle of EPS components.
- Reliably communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or related fields
- 5+ years of experience with defining architectures and maturing system definitions for Electrical Power Systems, including requirements, sizing, modeling, EMI/EMC compliance
- A breadth of understanding in electrical engineering, such as developing circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other sophisticated electronic commercial or aerospace products
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and champion collaboration
- 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
- Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or related fields
- Successful candidates typically have experience in the design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics and Power systems
- Direct experience with the development and integration of solar arrays that follow AIAA standards
- Familiarity developing integration of batteries and energy storage systems which follow JSC-20793 or TOR-8583
- Familiarity with hardware assurance DO-254 and similar standards
- Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
- Scripting, Programming, and Analysis: Python, MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape, VBA
Compensation range for on site CA applicants is
$156,910.50—$219,674.70 USD
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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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 a refugee or granted asylum.
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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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