Sr Electrical System Design Engineer, Power Lab - 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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines.

To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will design and build the electrical systems for the Electrical Power System (EPS) labs for the Blue Origin Lunar Landers.

The EPS labs will be used to test the electrical power interfaces with other subsystems, and test the software functions within EPS.

Your focus will be on the lab architecture, hardware, and data acquisition.

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

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Because of the need for hands-on work, this position requires on-site work at Kent, WA.

Multiple positions available.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in the requirements, design, architecture, procurement, build, integration, and checkout of the EPS labs.
• Create and release drawings of the EPS lab hardware infrastructure, rack layouts, harnesses, breakout boxes / panels, power distribution, and grounding.
• Identify and procure equipment, and coordinate with technicians for the build, assembly, and installation of equipment and harnesses.
• Support the integration of flight avionics, hardware, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of avionics units under test within the EPS lab.
• Support checkout of the avionics systems and solving technical problems.
• Maintain configuration control of the drawings and the EPS lab configuration.
• Support problem investigation and resolution.

Minimum Qualifications :

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related technical degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Industry experience with avionics systems testing
• Ability to produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Proficiency in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, data acquisition cards, etc)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications :

• M.S. degree in electrical engineering
• Experience designing avionics labs, electrical ground support equipment, and / or test assets for hardware in the loop testing
• Experience with Zuken, Windchill, and JAMA

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $146,645-$205,302

Other site ranges may differ

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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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