Electrical Power Systems Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Avionics, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CDL Driver's License, Campaigns, Cargo/Freight, Circuit Simulation, Communication Skills, Consumer Electronics, Cross-Functional, Disability Accommodations, Distribution Control, Distribution Management, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Federal Laws and Regulations, Functional Decomposition, Functional Testing, Genetics, Green Construction, HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), HSPICE, Hardware Development, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Reliability, Integration Testing, Leadership, Legal, MATLAB, Material Moving, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Records, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Military, Mixed Signal Circuits, Onboarding, Power Engineering, Power Generation, Power Management, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Road Tests, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Signal Integrity, Space Operations, State Laws and Regulations, System Test, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Hardware, Tcl-Tk, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Traceability, Trade Studies, Validation Plan, Validation Testing, Verification Plans, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team you will work as an Electrical Power Systems(EPS)Engineer within the Avionics team on the Crewed Lander.EPS scope includes power generation, storage, regulation, control, and distribution to vehicle subsystems and payloads.This position will specifically focus in on Power Management and Distribution (PMAD), providingoversightand guidanceto ensurecomponentlevel design meets vehicle needs.Thiswill directlyimpactthe history of space exploration, and your dedicated commitment and detailed attention will further the cause of safe and repeatable spaceflight.

You will write your respective subsystem's functional and performance requirements, lead/support integrated analysis, and plan the verification and validation campaign to ensure safe and reliable operations in space. You will alsorepresentyour system in cross-functional trades and impact studies for architectures and vehicles that you support.

We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positivelyimpactsafe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired!

Special Mentions:

Relocation provided

Travel expected up to 25% of the time during certain phases of the project

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support trade studies and supply knowledge to help down-select spacecraft electrical power system architecturesappropriate formission requirements.

Support subsystem andcomponentrequirement development and management

Support development of detailed requirement verification and validation plans

Track V&V activities to successful completion, which may include reviewing subsystem test plans andpossible travelto test facilities when needed.

Analyze anddeterminecompliant grounding/bonding strategies and architectures

Design and analyze electrical systems for EMI/EMC compliance

Perform analyses such as voltage drop/line loss,componentderating/stress analysis, thermaleffectsand worst-case analysis.

Trade design requirements such as reliability, cost, modularity, and efficiency for power management and distribution (PMAD) components

Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.

Work closely with systems and design engineers to develop integrated design solutions - rapidly assess conceptual designs and iterate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, ComputerEngineering, AerospaceEngineeringor related disciplines

Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices such as requirements definition, requirements traceability, functional decomposition, and verification and validation.

A breadth of understanding in electrical engineering such as developing complex circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products

Experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit analysis, simulation, design, test, troubleshooting, signal integrity, power, and grounding and general board layout principles

Ability to earn trust,maintainpositive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area

5+ years of space systems engineering orequivalentexperience in otherhighly complexindustry areas (such as automotive)

Experience with requirements development/management tools such asJAMA orDOORS Next Gen

Experience with systems engineering modeling tools, such as Cameo.

Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards

Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test

Scripting, Programming and Analysis: TCL, Python, Linuxshelland Windows batch scripting; C / C++; MATLAB / Simulink, HSPICE and HFSS (or similar modeling/analysis tools)

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

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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