Blue Origin
Motor Controls Engineer - Lunar Avionics
Blue Origin
Application Close Date: ongoing until requisition 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 collaborative, hardworking team, the Motor Controls Engineer will be a member of the Power and Controls team within Lunar Avionics, working within a tightly knit group that is developing motor controllers for numerous applications across Blue Origin’s Lunar vehicles. They will be responsible for developing control algorithms and implementing FPGA-based motor control code, as well as working with various sub-system teams (cryogenic fluids, docking mechanisms, space suit interfaces, and more) to integrate these controllers with the various actuators in these systems. The role will also be responsible for planning their project work and verifying that their designs meet requirements across performance limits and environmental conditions and meet Blue Origin’s reliability and safety standards for human space flight. This role also provides the opportunity to work with, and learn from, experts in the motor control field.
Responsibilities
Work with your team to deliver a family of motor controllers to multiple lunar vehicles
Develop and own, with your team, the motor control firmware used across motor controllers
Test, verify, and integrate motor control designs with Lunar vehicle subsystems
Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies
Participate in program level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements
Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline
3+ years of avionics hardware and/or control system design
Experience with Matlab/Simulink and autocode generation in HDL or C/C++
Experience with electromechanical system modeling and calibration against physical systems
Experience with implementing high-performance control algorithms in resource-constrained FPGAs and MCUs
Prior history of successfully implementing control algorithms in real-world systems
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
5+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
Experience with electric motor controls, including field-oriented control, trapezoidal commutation, sensorless control, motion control, field weakening, overmodulation, and/or third harmonic injection
Additional experience with various motor controls, power conversion topologies, and control systems FPGA firmware development experience using Verilog or VHDL
General FPGA firmware development experience using Verilog or VHDL
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
Compensation Range CO applicants: $95,348.00 — $133,486.50; WA applicants: $104,015.00 — $145,620.30 Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
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.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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
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… please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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.
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Application Close Date: ongoing until requisition 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 collaborative, hardworking team, the Motor Controls Engineer will be a member of the Power and Controls team within Lunar Avionics, working within a tightly knit group that is developing motor controllers for numerous applications across Blue Origin’s Lunar vehicles. They will be responsible for developing control algorithms and implementing FPGA-based motor control code, as well as working with various sub-system teams (cryogenic fluids, docking mechanisms, space suit interfaces, and more) to integrate these controllers with the various actuators in these systems. The role will also be responsible for planning their project work and verifying that their designs meet requirements across performance limits and environmental conditions and meet Blue Origin’s reliability and safety standards for human space flight. This role also provides the opportunity to work with, and learn from, experts in the motor control field.
Responsibilities
Work with your team to deliver a family of motor controllers to multiple lunar vehicles
Develop and own, with your team, the motor control firmware used across motor controllers
Test, verify, and integrate motor control designs with Lunar vehicle subsystems
Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies
Participate in program level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements
Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline
3+ years of avionics hardware and/or control system design
Experience with Matlab/Simulink and autocode generation in HDL or C/C++
Experience with electromechanical system modeling and calibration against physical systems
Experience with implementing high-performance control algorithms in resource-constrained FPGAs and MCUs
Prior history of successfully implementing control algorithms in real-world systems
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
5+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
Experience with electric motor controls, including field-oriented control, trapezoidal commutation, sensorless control, motion control, field weakening, overmodulation, and/or third harmonic injection
Additional experience with various motor controls, power conversion topologies, and control systems FPGA firmware development experience using Verilog or VHDL
General FPGA firmware development experience using Verilog or VHDL
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
Compensation Range CO applicants: $95,348.00 — $133,486.50; WA applicants: $104,015.00 — $145,620.30 Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
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.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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
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… please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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.
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