Blue Origin
Electrical Power System Responsible Engineer III (Solar)
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Electrical Power System Responsible Engineer III (Solar)
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Blue Origin The selected candidate will be accountable for driving future In-Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft hardware and architectures to meet our business goals. The role focuses on spacecraft EPS (Electrical Power Subsystem) design with emphasis on solar arrays, and requires strong systems engineering and collaboration across disciplines.
Responsibilities
Develop hardware for spacecraft EPS with a primary focus on solar array development.
Derive the ideal EPS architecture from high level mission architectures and spacecraft bus concepts.
Perform EPS sizing and Energy Balance Analysis (EBA), voltage drop, bus stability, develop power budgets, and other common EPS analyses.
Understand EPS components such as batteries, solar arrays (photovoltaics), and PMAD devices (power distribution, power supplies, solar array regulation, battery charge control electronics).
Demonstrate leadership, technical judgement, and competence; collaborate with engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of advanced spacecraft EPS subsystem design including solar arrays, architecture, and development experience.
Experience with spacecraft EPS architectures operating in earth-centered orbital regimes (LEO to GEO) and deep space.
Experience with space-grade III-V multijunction and silicon solar cells; understanding of performance, testing, and manufacturing of Standard Power Modules (SPMs).
Expertise with EPS components such as PMAD, batteries, solar arrays, wire harnessing, SADAs.
Experience with EPS analyses such as EBA, EPS sizing, voltage drop analysis, bus stability analysis, and transient analysis.
Experience developing and maintaining EPS power budgets.
High voltage and dual-voltage power busses experience is desired.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication; highly organized.
Proven ability to operate with cohesive teams and drive rapid decision making.
Experience in mission and safety-critical environments; Design for Manufacturing & Cost awareness.
Ability to travel or perform temporary duty as needed.
Top Secret security clearance eligibility is desired.
Compensation CA applicants: $126,898.00 - $177,656.85; CO applicants: $116,323.00 - $162,851.85; WA applicants: $126,898.00 - $177,656.85
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match up to 5%; Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company holidays.
Benefits and bonuses may vary by role type and job level; details provided by recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and maintain a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other status protected by law. Blue Origin will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. For more information on rights, see the Know Your Rights page.
Disclaimer If you are a California resident, please reference the California Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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Join to apply for the
Electrical Power System Responsible Engineer III (Solar)
role at
Blue Origin The selected candidate will be accountable for driving future In-Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft hardware and architectures to meet our business goals. The role focuses on spacecraft EPS (Electrical Power Subsystem) design with emphasis on solar arrays, and requires strong systems engineering and collaboration across disciplines.
Responsibilities
Develop hardware for spacecraft EPS with a primary focus on solar array development.
Derive the ideal EPS architecture from high level mission architectures and spacecraft bus concepts.
Perform EPS sizing and Energy Balance Analysis (EBA), voltage drop, bus stability, develop power budgets, and other common EPS analyses.
Understand EPS components such as batteries, solar arrays (photovoltaics), and PMAD devices (power distribution, power supplies, solar array regulation, battery charge control electronics).
Demonstrate leadership, technical judgement, and competence; collaborate with engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of advanced spacecraft EPS subsystem design including solar arrays, architecture, and development experience.
Experience with spacecraft EPS architectures operating in earth-centered orbital regimes (LEO to GEO) and deep space.
Experience with space-grade III-V multijunction and silicon solar cells; understanding of performance, testing, and manufacturing of Standard Power Modules (SPMs).
Expertise with EPS components such as PMAD, batteries, solar arrays, wire harnessing, SADAs.
Experience with EPS analyses such as EBA, EPS sizing, voltage drop analysis, bus stability analysis, and transient analysis.
Experience developing and maintaining EPS power budgets.
High voltage and dual-voltage power busses experience is desired.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication; highly organized.
Proven ability to operate with cohesive teams and drive rapid decision making.
Experience in mission and safety-critical environments; Design for Manufacturing & Cost awareness.
Ability to travel or perform temporary duty as needed.
Top Secret security clearance eligibility is desired.
Compensation CA applicants: $126,898.00 - $177,656.85; CO applicants: $116,323.00 - $162,851.85; WA applicants: $126,898.00 - $177,656.85
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match up to 5%; Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company holidays.
Benefits and bonuses may vary by role type and job level; details provided by recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and maintain a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other status protected by law. Blue Origin will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. For more information on rights, see the Know Your Rights page.
Disclaimer If you are a California resident, please reference the California Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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