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 --------
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.
Job Summary
The position is within the In-Space Systems business unit reporting to the Blue Ring Spacecraft Power Systems integrated product lead. In this role, you will be accountable for driving future In-Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft hardware and architectures to meet our business goals.
Responsibilities
As an EPS Responsible Engineer, you will be responsible for hardware developments for spacecraft EPS with a primary focus on solar array development. In this role, you will be accountable to develop the conceptual electrical power subsystem architecture, including sizing of solar arrays, and designs for future Blue Origin spacecraft.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop the conceptual electrical power subsystem architecture, including sizing of solar arrays, and designs for future Blue Origin spacecraft. • Derive the ideal EPS architecture for given mission architectures and spacecraft bus concepts. • Perform EPS sizing and Energy Balance Analysis (EBA), voltage drop, bus stability, developing power budgets, and other common EPS analyses. • Understand common EPS components such as batteries, solar arrays (photovoltaics), and PMAD devices such as power distribution, power supplies, solar array regulation, and battery charge control electronics.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. in an electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of advanced spacecraft EPS subsystem design including solar arrays, architecture, and development experience.
Demonstrated experience with spacecraft EPS architectures and designs that operate in earth-centered-orbital regimes from Earth orbiting (LEO to GEO) and deep space.
Experience with space-grade III-V multijunction and silicon solar cells including understanding of performance, testing, and manufacturing of Standard Power Modules (SPMs).
Expertise with EPS components such as PMAD, batteries, solar arrays, wire harnessing, Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADAs).
Expertise with EPS analysis such as Energy Balance Analysis (EBA), EPS sizing, voltage drop analysis, bus stability analysis, transient analysis.
Experience developing and maintaining EPS power budgets.
Experience with high-voltage and dual-voltage power busses is desired.
Highly organized with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record to operate with cohesive and effective teams and drive rapid decision-making within those teams.
Experience with development in mission and safety-critical environments.
Experience with Design for Manufacturing & Cost.
Ability to travel and/or temporary duty in support of growing tempos of production and operations.
Top Secret security clearance eligibility is desired.
Compensation Range
CA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85; CO applicants is $116,323.00-$162,851.85; WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85.
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. • 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.
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% • An Education Support Program
Paid Time Off:
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours • Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Equal Employment Opportunity
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