Development Engineer - Electrical Power Systems - New Glenn

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analog Circuit Design, Avionics, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CDL Driver's License, Circuit Simulation, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Corporate Compliance, Cost Control, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electronic Design, Electronics, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Integration Testing, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Military/DoD Standards, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Regulations, Requirements Management, Road Tests, Safety Systems, Schematic Capture, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Support, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Testing, Topology, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will have a hands on role the development and qualification of avionic hardware products in support of New Glenn mission. You will participate in all aspects of the design lifecycle from hardware development through qualification per company and industry standards to produce reliable flight hardware for re-usable launch vehicles.

As a Development Engineer for avionics hardware, you will be involved in many aspects of the product design, development, qualification, and hardware production. You will:

Support the development, management, and maintenance of the full system design and its associated documentation (CAD, drawings, ICDs, BOMs, etc)
Provide hands one technical support during flight build, test, and delivery to other areas of the technical execution team
Work closely with the program and manufacturing team through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware.
Support the development of the Automated Test Equipment and transition of the product from development to production release.
Support the development of the hardware requirements, test plans and procedures in compliance with company and industry standards.
Be responsible for the successful qualification of the hardware.
Serve as the subject matter expert for integration into the vehicle and assist in troubleshooting and vehicle integration.

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!

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field with 3+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development
Experience with power conversion, electric vehicle power train/distribution, high voltage electronics, inverters, or Batteries
Familiar with conducted and radiated emission requirements
Familiar with testing and qualifying hardware per standards like MIL-STD-1540, DO-160, SMC-S-016, etc
Hands-on experience with the understanding of full product development lifecycle of electronics hardware
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
Highly organized team player with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training

Desired:

Graduate degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or a related field
5+ years of recent electronics or power systems development for hardware used in harsh or space environments
Sound knowledge and understanding of power conversion design topologies, high voltage and high-power electronics, grounding, and analog circuit design
Strong understanding of electronics design and integration with mechanical systems for structural and thermal support
Experience using Altium (or similar tools) for schematic capture and layout.
Experience using LTspice (or similar tools) for circuit simulations.
EMI/EMC standards, IEC & automotive standards or equivalent
Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)

Compensation Range for:
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 for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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 work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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