Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - TeraWave

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

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This role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.

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This position is part of Blue Origin's TeraWave business unit, a newly announced satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the architecture, design, development, integration and test of electrical systems for the TeraWave satellite constellation, including electronics, harnesses, power generation, energy storage, and power distribution systems
• Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation for the electrical systems of TeraWave satellites
• Drive systems trades, requirements, and electrical system architecture to support the 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO)
• Supporting circuit design, simulation, and PCBA schematic capture for satellite electrical systems, as necessary.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for the electrical power subsystems of TeraWave satellites
• Author documents that define product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance/requirements interfaces across the system
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Drive DFM and DFA reviews with contract manufacturers to ensure manufacturability of electrical systems
• Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of the development efforts
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior electrical engineers
• Support system-level design reviews and contribute to risk mitigation strategies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems design and development
• Experience with system engineering principles and processes for satellite electrical systems
• Demonstrated expertise in power system architecture, including solar arrays, batteries, and power distribution systems for spacecraft
• Experience with circuit design and schematic entry for space applications
• Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment (e.g., multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
• Experience in designing electrical systems for high radiation and/or space environments
• Experience with component and board level reliability analysis, part stress analysis (PSA) and worst case analysis (WCA)
• Experience with spacecraft avionics communications protocols (MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet, etc.)
• Experience with EMI / EMI Testing (MIL-STD-461G)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with high-speed data transmission systems and optical communications technology
• Experience in development of satellite communications systems
• Experience with Q/V-band RF systems and optical inter-satellite links
• Experience in electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts selection for space applications/environments
• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen
• Experience in reliability, maintainability, and operability analysis and execution
• Experience with power systems for constellation architectures
• Knowledge of space environment effects on electrical systems and mitigation techniques
• Hands-on experience prototyping, debugging, and testing electrical systems

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