Sr. Electrical Power Systems Hardware Engineer IV - Lunar Permanence

$156,911 - $219,675/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Electrical Power Systems Hardware Engineer IV at Blue Origin will play a crucial role in the design and development of spacecraft electrical systems, focusing on high and medium power systems. This position involves creating and maintaining circuit schematics, PCB layouts, and conducting various analyses to ensure the safety and functionality of the hardware. The engineer will collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines and work closely with NASA on the Human Landing System program, contributing to the development of lunar transportation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and own high and low voltage, avionic designs that interact with electrical power consumers.
• Own the rugged electronic hardware assemblies across the entire product life cycle, from concept and requirements definition to release to production.
• Support power regulation and distribution architecture trade studies, analyses, performance characterization and specification, device selection, and product roadmap direction.
• Conduct 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
• 8+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
• Understanding in electronics hardware development such as developing high voltage switching and power regulation
• Experience with analog, digital or mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
• Expertise in designing both isolated and non-isolated power converter common topologies
• Familiarity with parts such as ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, power supplies, processors, and MOSFETs
• Knowledge of common communication methods such as RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive relationships

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
• Basic knowledge of radiation effects on electronics for space applications
• Experience designing high reliability safety-critical board assemblies
• Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development
• Familiarity with Electrical Design and Analysis tools such as LTSpice, PSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Simscape

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions