Blue Origin
Sr. Electrical Power System Responsible Engineer (Solar)
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Sr. Electrical Power System Responsible Engineer (Solar)
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Sr. Electrical Power System Responsible Engineer (Solar)
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Blue Origin .
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 is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit. It reports to the Blue Ring Spacecraft Power Systems integrated product lead. You will be accountable for driving future In‑Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft hardware and architectures to meet our business goals.
The selected candidate requires strong spacecraft design experience with a emphasis on solar arrays, and systems engineering, as well as excellent collaboration skills to work across multiple disciplines and business areas across Blue Origin. This position requires 8+ years of 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 methods, and components such as batteries, solar arrays, and power management and distribution (PMAD) is required. You will contribute to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership, technical judgement and competence, and a passion for the highest technical standards partnering with engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk.
Responsibilities
Develop hardware for spacecraft EPS with a primary focus on solar array development.
Accountable for developing the conceptual electrical power subsystem architecture, including sizing of solar arrays and designs for future Blue Origin spacecraft.
Take high‑level mission architectures and spacecraft bus concepts and derive the ideal EPS architecture.
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.
Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to support our customers’ critical missions.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 8 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 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 (State Specific)
CA: $152,235.00‑$213,127.95
CO: $139,979.00‑$195,969.90
WA: $152,235.00‑$213,127.95
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? At Blue Origin, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee or asylum seeker.
Background Check
Standard Background Check for all positions.
DBIDS background check if role requires military installation presence.
Additional checks for commercial drivers or marine credential holders as applicable.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% match, and Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
Bonus eligibility and other compensation based on company discretion; consult recruiter for 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 workforce. We provide all qualified applicants and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment under all applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com for information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or to request reasonable accommodations.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Sr. Electrical Power System Responsible Engineer (Solar)
role at
Blue Origin .
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 is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit. It reports to the Blue Ring Spacecraft Power Systems integrated product lead. You will be accountable for driving future In‑Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft hardware and architectures to meet our business goals.
The selected candidate requires strong spacecraft design experience with a emphasis on solar arrays, and systems engineering, as well as excellent collaboration skills to work across multiple disciplines and business areas across Blue Origin. This position requires 8+ years of 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 methods, and components such as batteries, solar arrays, and power management and distribution (PMAD) is required. You will contribute to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership, technical judgement and competence, and a passion for the highest technical standards partnering with engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk.
Responsibilities
Develop hardware for spacecraft EPS with a primary focus on solar array development.
Accountable for developing the conceptual electrical power subsystem architecture, including sizing of solar arrays and designs for future Blue Origin spacecraft.
Take high‑level mission architectures and spacecraft bus concepts and derive the ideal EPS architecture.
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.
Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to support our customers’ critical missions.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 8 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 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 (State Specific)
CA: $152,235.00‑$213,127.95
CO: $139,979.00‑$195,969.90
WA: $152,235.00‑$213,127.95
Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? At Blue Origin, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee or asylum seeker.
Background Check
Standard Background Check for all positions.
DBIDS background check if role requires military installation presence.
Additional checks for commercial drivers or marine credential holders as applicable.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% match, and Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
Bonus eligibility and other compensation based on company discretion; consult recruiter for 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 workforce. We provide all qualified applicants and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment under all applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Contact EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com for information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or to request reasonable accommodations.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice.
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