Battery Systems Responsible Engineer - TeraWave

About the role

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a full system design and its associated documentation (CAD, drawings, ICDs, BOMs, etc.)
• Provide technical support during flight build, test, and delivery to other areas of the technical execution team
• Work closely with the program and manufacturing team through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware
• Support the development of the Automated Test Equipment and transition of the product from development to production release
• Support the development of the hardware requirements, test plans and procedures in compliance with company and industry standards
• Serve as the subject matter expert for integration into the vehicle and assist in troubleshooting and vehicle integration

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of direct experience in battery development, 3+ years in space applications desired
• Direct experience with Battery Design, Test, and Manufacturing
• Familiarity with lithium-ion batteries and battery test methods
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical assembly product lifecycle
• Highly organized team player with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
• Travel: About 20% travel is expected between Grandview, MO and the Seattle, WA area

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field preferred
• Experience in development of spacecraft, satellite systems or high-performance aircraft systems preferred
• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle preferred
• Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.) preferred

Skills

• Experience with high-voltage (>50V) spacecraft design
• Knowledge of lithium-ion batteries and battery test methods
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
• Excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training

Benefits

• 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%
• 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

Pay

Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Schedule

Full-time position