Electrical Systems Engineer III

About the role

The Electrical Systems Engineer III role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit at Blue Origin. This unit focuses on addressing critical challenges in spaceflight, such as space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. The role involves designing and implementing mission-critical electrical systems for the Blue Ring spacecraft platform, a highly maneuverable spacecraft supporting national security operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and interfaces for spacecraft and payloads, with a specific focus on Blue Ring applications for national security missions
• Create and analyze power budgets to ensure adequate electrical power for mission operations
• Design and specify wire harness connectivity solutions that meet spacecraft requirements for reliability, mass, and performance
• Develop and implement command and data handling architectures for spacecraft subsystems and payloads
• Define and document electrical interfaces between spacecraft bus and payloads
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical systems integration with mechanical, thermal, and software systems
• Develop electrical test plans and procedures to verify system performance
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to electrical systems for national security spacecraft
• Mentor junior engineers on electrical design best practices for space applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems engineering
• Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following: command & data handling subsystems, avionics, or electrical power subsystems
• Knowledge of spacecraft electrical interfaces and standards
• Familiarity with wire harness design and connectivity solutions for space applications
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems design and integration
• Experience with payload accommodation and integration for spacecraft
• Familiarity with spacecraft bus architectures and subsystem interactions
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, or other spacecraft data bus protocols
• Familiarity with electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) development and operation
• Experience with requirements development and management for electrical systems
• Understanding of EMI/EMC considerations for spacecraft
• Experience with FPGA or embedded software development
• Background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
• Previous work experience in national security space programs

Skills

Technical skills required for this role include: - Designing and developing electrical systems and interfaces for spacecraft and payloads - Creating and analyzing power budgets - Designing and specifying wire harness connectivity solutions - Developing and implementing command and data handling architectures - Defining and documenting electrical interfaces between spacecraft bus and payloads - Collaborating with cross-functional teams - Developing electrical test plans and procedures - Identifying and mitigating technical risks related to electrical systems for national security spacecraft - Mentoring junior engineers on electrical design best practices for space applications

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

Compensation range for CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20, CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85, and WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Schedule

This role offers a flexible schedule with less than 25% travel requirements.

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

Company Culture

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.