Power Electronics Engineer II

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled Power Electronics Engineer to join the In-Space Systems business unit, focused on space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As an electrical power engineer supporting the TeraWave propulsion team, you will play a key foundational role in developing Hall thruster-based propulsion systems for the TeraWave constellation satellites. TeraWave is a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth, servicing enterprise, data center, and government users requiring reliable connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Capture and translate engineering requirements and customer specifications for power electronic systems for space applications.
• Perform conceptual design, including selection of power-stage topology and control schemes suitable for challenging aerospace environments.
• Execute detailed design, selecting reliable and space-qualified components to meet demanding performance and environmental criteria.
• Develop and implement controller algorithms to optimize converter performance and efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies and verify designs through detailed circuit simulation and analysis.
• Produce accurate and clear schematic drawings for power electronic circuits.
• Design PCB layouts and perform routing to meet space application standards, including reliability and manufacturability.
• Lead board bring-up, troubleshooting, and functional testing of prototypes and production units.
• Perform iterative design improvements based on test data and feedback, ensuring readiness for production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering, to ensure cohesive product development.
• Support documentation, design reviews, and production transition activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing power electronics for aerospace or space applications (DC-DC converters essential).
• Proficiency in requirements/specifics capture and translation for high-reliability systems.
• Experienced in selecting power-stage topologies and control schemes, including both isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters.
• Hands-on experience with components selection for demanding environments.
• Strong skills in controller algorithm design and implementation.
• Proficient in circuit simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, PSpice, SIMetrix) for feasibility and verification, including transient analysis, in-rush analysis, stress analysis, and stability analysis.
• Experience in schematic capture (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD) and PCB layout/routing for high-reliability electronics.
• Experience with Si, GaN, and SiC devices.
• Demonstrated ability to bring-up boards, troubleshoot, and validate performance through testing.
• Experience iterating designs for manufacturability and reliability in a production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with space qualification standards (e.g., MIL-STD, NASA standards).
• Experience with High Voltage aerospace design.
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation and analysis.
• Knowledge of embedded firmware for power converters.

Pay

• Base pay range for CO applicants: $98,208.00 - $137,491.20
• Base pay range for WA applicants: $107,136.00 - $149,990.40
• Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses.

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.