Electrical Design Engineer - Deployable Solar Arrays - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC

Woodmont Beach, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, CDL Driver's License, Circuit Simulation, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronics, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Legal, MATLAB, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Oscilloscope, Performance Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Production Volume, Rapid Prototyping, Regulations, Road Tests, SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Solar Engineering, Solar Power, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Analysis, Technical Analysis, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Equipment, Testing, Willing to Travel, Wire Harness, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Woodmont Beach, 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 is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will play a key role in advancing Blue Origin's solar power capabilities to support next-generation spacecraft and constellation programs. You will contribute to the design, testing, and production readiness of high-performance solar arrays for impactful space missions. This is an opportunity to grow your technical skills while directly impacting the success of the TeraWave program and the broader mission of the Solar Center of Excellence and Blue Origin.

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided

Travel expected up to 20% of the time

Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support the electrical design and analysis of solar array systems for the TeraWave LEO constellation program

Perform electrical performance characterization and testing of solar cells, strings, and modules using calibrated solar simulators

Assist in the development and validation of string layouts, voltage architecture, and electrical interfaces for solar array designs

Support design and integration of wire harnessing geometries

Conduct electrical acceptance testing

Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to troubleshoot electrical issues during proto-line production

Generate and maintain electrical design documentation, test procedures, and technical reports

Assist in qualification activities for silicon solar cells, metallic interconnects, and other electrical components

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline

0-2 years of relevant experience (internships and co-ops count toward experience)

Foundational understanding of photovoltaic cell and module electrical principles

Experience with electrical test equipment and instrumentation (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems)

Basic knowledge of circuit analysis and electrical system design

Proficiency with electrical circuit simulation in one or more engineering analysis tools (i.e. Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, Saber, etc.)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with compressed development timelines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with solar cell or photovoltaic module testing and characterization

Previous internship or co-op experience in aerospace or solar energy industries

Familiarity with space environment effects on electronics, including radiation degradation and thermal cycling in LEO environments

Exposure to automated manufacturing equipment and high-volume production line environments

Experience with wire harness design and manufacturing

Experience with rapid prototyping

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $87,816.00 - $122,942.40

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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