Space Resources Sr. Electrical and Power Systems Design Engineer

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!

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

In this hands-on role, you will work entirely onsite at our Los Angeles Facility with the Space Resources Program team. We're seeking a multidisciplinary electrical and power systems prototype engineer who can engage in all phases of a rapid product development cycle, from conceptualization to formal design, implementation, environmental testing, and final integration. This role requires experience in building powered systems (including power and data distribution, electronic part sourcing and commissioning, logic programming, and operational software development) from scratch.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in electrical engineering, software engineering, or related discipline.
• 7 years minimum relevant work experience.
• Experience working all phases of power management (planning to implementation); identifying requirements, assessing power levels, identifying solution space (COTS vs. custom development), operation with facility or via spacecraft power bus, determining control parameters and operation modes, solution testing (EMI/EMC, ground loops, etc.), and mapping development of identified solution to a flight program.
• Experience with high-power and high-voltage system operation and development.
• Experience with subsystem integration and highly integrated system-level design.
• Experience in electrical systems 'product' development, including COTS part selection, custom board and harness design, test, verification, and failure analysis.
• Comfort in operating electrical systems/sensors (from unboxing to collecting data).
• Ability to recognize power problems without having exact tasks and solve them with first order methods.
• Understand ohmic heating principles and how it relates to power.
• Ability to estimate power usage for heating elements, and power consumption and current requirements (average, transient, in-rush, etc.) for subsystems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• 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.

Compensation Range for California applicants: $156,910.50-$219,674.70

Other site ranges may differ.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce.