Electrical Power System Engineer - Blue National Security

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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!

This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

Join our elite team developing cutting-edge power systems for spacecraft supporting critical national security missions. Your expertise in power technology will directly contribute to our Blue Ring spacecraft platform, designed for today's most demanding space environment needs.

Special Mentions

- Position includes relocation assistance

- Travel expectations: Occasional travel (up to 25%) to support production and operations

• Support development of spacecraft electrical power subsystem
• Onsite production and test support at the Blue Ring factory
• Support hardware testing activities in the development lab
• Perform critical EPS analyses: Energy Balance Analysis, power budgeting, voltage drop, and bus stability
• Perform software updates to installed flight hardware
• Support component level requirements including verification methods
• Develop and validate power budgets optimized for mission requirements
• Partner with engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk
• Design for manufacturability to support production rates and cost efficiency

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

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• Benefits include: 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.