Electrical Power Systems Engineer 2 (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Blue Origin · Huntsville, AL · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$107k–$150k/yrFull-time
About the role
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. Engineers in this unit develop cutting-edge power systems for spacecraft supporting critical national security missions.
Responsibilities
- Support development of spacecraft electrical power subsystems
- Perform critical EPS analyses: Energy Balance Analysis, power budgeting, voltage drop, and bus stability
- Drive technical decisions for solar array development, including cell selection and deployment mechanisms
- Generate component level requirements from higher level
- Develop 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
- Evaluate and qualify space-grade solar cell technologies
- Design for manufacturability to support production rates and cost efficiency
- Support hardware testing activities in the development lab
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of spacecraft electrical power subsystem design experience with solar array emphasis
- Experience with spacecraft EPS architecture in Earth-centered orbits and deep space
- Experience with EPS components: PMAD, batteries, solar arrays, wire harnessing, and SADAs
- Scripting in Python or other language
- Experience performing EPS analyses and maintaining power budgets
- Excellent technical communication skills and team collaboration abilities
- Experience in mission-critical environments and Design for Manufacturing & Cost
Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline
- Experience with high voltage and dual-voltage power bus
- Familiarity with Claude based coding
Skills
Expertise in solar array technology and spacecraft electrical power subsystem design.
Benefits
- Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20 WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 Other Site Ranges May Differ
- Culture Statement
- 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.
Pay
Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20 WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 Other Site Ranges May Differ
Schedule
Not specified