Electrical Power Systems Engineer 2 (Top Secret Clearance Required)

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!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Engineer - Electronics/Electrical Systems II

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The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Join our elite team developing cutting-edge power systems for spacecraft supporting critical national security missions. Your expertise in solar array technology will directly contribute to our Blue Ring spacecraft platform, designed for today's most demanding space environment needs.

Special Mentions:

• Position includes relocation assistance

• Travel expectations: Occasional travel (up to 20%) to support production and operations

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support development of spacecraft electrical power subsystems

• Perform critical EPS analyses: Energy Balance Analysis, power budgeting, voltage drop, and bus stability

• Drive technical decisions for solar array development, including cell selection and deployment mechanisms

• Generating component level requirements from higher level

• Develop component level requirements including verification methods

• Develop and validate power budgets optimized for mission requirements

• Partner with engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk

• Evaluate and qualify space-grade solar cell technologies

• Design for manufacturability to support production rates and cost efficiency

• Support hardware testing activities in the development lab

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of spacecraft electrical power subsystem design experience with solar array emphasis

• Experience with spacecraft EPS architecture in Earth-centered orbits and deep space

• Experience with EPS components: PMAD, batteries, solar arrays, wire harnessing, and SADAs

• Scripting in Python or other language

• Experience performing EPS analyses and maintaining power budgets

• Excellent technical communication skills and team collaboration abilities

• Experience in mission-critical environments and Design for Manufacturing & Cost

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline

• Experience with high voltage and dual-voltage power bus

• Experience with spacecraft power systems for national security applications

• Familiarity with Claude based coding

 

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20 WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

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