Sr EMI/EMC Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a small and accomplished team of experts on the Specialty Engineering team you will be responsible for the top-level EMI / EMC design, test, integration, and architecture for electrical and electronic systems.

You will be responsible for testing and documenting the EME requirements for electrical systems and components. You will lead design trades for system approaches for EMI / EMC, space charging, grounding / bonding, and lightning tolerance.

You will also be responsible for developing verification strategies for electrical system design and test requirements. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership, skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities :

• As a domain authority in the Specialty Engineering Group you will contribute to company-wide system and component level EM design, analysis, and test activities.
• Develop vehicle, system, and component level requirements and verification methods, design solutions, and perform integrated system trades for EMI / EMC, lightning, ESD, RF, spacecraft charging, and grounding / bonding.
• Serve as a responsible engineer for electrical system EME design, test, and verification.
• Develop Test Plans and Test Procedures for implementing EMI / EMC tests on avionics components and integrated vehicles.
• Ensure compliance to EMC standards methodologies by applying your knowledge and analytical skills to circuit schematics, cable harnesses, PCB layouts, and avionics enclosures.
• Collaborate with customers on solving EMI / EMC test failures and anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings for proper bonding, surface finishes, and assembly.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 8+ years proven experience in aerospace system EMI / EMC test, electrical design, and verification.
• Solid understanding of EM physics, coupling methods, and effects applicable to aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with triboelectric charging, p-static analysis, dielectric breakdown, grounding / bonding, lightning effects, shielding effectiveness, electrostatics, and conducted / radiated emissions / susceptibility.
• Experience with computational electromagnetic solvers : Ansys EM suite (HFSS, Maxwell, Q3D), CST, and EMA3D / NASCAP-2k (for Spacecraft Charging).
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with MIL-STD-461G, DO-160G, and NASA-STD-4003.

Compensation Range for :

CA applicants is $156,910.50-$219,674.70;CO applicants is $144,277.88-$201,989.03;WA applicants is $156,910.50-$219,674.70

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

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At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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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.

Benefits

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.

Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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