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Blue Origin

Principal Electrical Power Subsystem Engineer

Blue Origin, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Principal Electrical Power Subsystem Engineer

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 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. The position is within the In-Space Systems business unit reporting to the Mission Engineering & Architecture organization. In this role, you will be accountable for driving future In-Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft design concepts and multi-spacecraft mission architectures to meet our business goals. The selected candidate requires strong spacecraft architecture and engineering experience, as well as excellent collaboration skills to work across multiple teams and business areas within In-Space Systems and across Blue Origin. This position requires 15+ years’ experience with advanced spacecraft electrical power subsystem (EPS) design and architecture experience and a demonstrated ability to design to cost and design for manufacturing at rate. Deep understanding of common EPS architectures, analysis, and elements such as batteries, solar arrays, and power management and distribution (PMAD) systems are required. Responsibilities

Develop concepts for spacecraft EPS designs and architectures for future Blue Origin products and services. 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. Required Qualifications

Minimum of a B.S. in an electrical engineering or related engineering discipline. A minimum of 15 years of advanced spacecraft EPS subsystem design, architecture, and development experience. Demonstrated experience with spacecraft EPS architectures and designs that operate in earth centered-orbital regimes from LEO to GEO. 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 EPS power budgets. Highly organized teammate with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills. 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.

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