Electrical Engineer II - Electrical Power Subsystem (R38010)

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!  

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.

  

As part of a hardworking team of diverse spacecraft development engineers, you will focus on the electrical power subsystem of our innovative space vehicles.  This role is integral to the success of our missions, requiring a strong familiarity with spacecraft power systems, including batteries, solar arrays, power distribution, and conversion.  Our ideal candidate is someone who not only excels in the design and development of electrical power system components but also demonstrates a profound commitment to our bold mission. 

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the design and development of electrical power subsystem components including spacecraft batteries, solar arrays, efficient power distribution and conversion electronics, and wire harnessing. 

• Develop and maintain electrical power subsystem component requirements and documentation. 

• Contribute to detailed trade studies that result in selecting optimal mission-suitable subsystem hardware. 

• Conduct thorough electrical module analyses, including Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), part stress analysis, signal integrity, power integrity, and Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) 

• Develop components that conform to the system power quality specification. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with the vehicle electrical power system components. 

• Continuously update knowledge on latest industry trends and advancements in space vehicle power systems 

• Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, contributing to a culture of technical ambition and operational excellence. 

• Contribute to technical artifacts for subsystem and program gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, etc.) 

• Maintain an unwavering commitment to learning and improvement, willingly seeking and integrating feedback for personal and team growth. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field 

• Minimum of three years of experience in electrical engineering, at least two of which are specifically in space power systems. 

• Proven experience with one or more of the following on at least one space vehicle program: batteries, solar arrays, power distribution, power conversion 

• Strong background in electrical analysis techniques 

• Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering teams. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and embrace diverse perspectives. 

• A track record of taking ownership, showing resilience in the face of challenges, and consistently delivering results. 

• A history of facing challenges with tenacity and resilience, showing an optimistic and determined attitude. 

• 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.

 

Desired:

• Experience in system-level and circuit-level modeling and simulation 

• Exceptional troubleshooting skills in complex electrical power systems 

• Strong familiarity with system and component grounding architectures and methods 

• Desired candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, at least two of which are specifically in space power systems.

 

 

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is$103,230—$144,522 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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