Sr Electromagnetic Design Engineer

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We develop reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

About the Role

This position is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, focused on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. The team is developing advanced electromagnetic and power systems technology, and the Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer will own electromagnetic design work—from magnetic circuit sizing through detailed electromagnetic and thermal analysis—supporting a new generation of power‑systems hardware.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electromagnetic design and sizing of core electromagnetic components, including magnetic circuit design and material selection (magnetic steels, permanent magnets, insulation systems).
• Conduct detailed electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) to predict performance, losses, and flux distribution.
• Develop and correlate coupled electromagnetic‑thermal models to predict component temperatures under transient and steady‑state operating conditions.
• Analyze performance under fault and off‑nominal conditions and support protection/coordination requirements.
• Generate design documentation, drawings, and specifications for procurement and manufacturing.
• Support prototype build, instrumentation planning, and first‑build test and validation.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, power conversion, and controls engineers on integrated system design.
• Identify and drive resolution of design risks using data and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 8+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated experience in electromagnetic design of electric machines or electromagnetic power equipment.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, Motor‑CAD, or equivalent).
• Strong fundamentals in electromagnetics and materials (core steels, magnet grades, insulation systems).
• Experience taking a design from concept through detailed design and into hardware.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance/access, as applicable.
• Experience with coupled electromagnetic‑thermal‑structural analysis.
• Must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may require U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a power/electromagnetics focus.
• Experience with high‑performance or high‑reliability electromagnetic equipment.
• Familiarity with industry electromagnetic equipment design and testing standards.
• Hands‑on experience with equipment test and validation (temperature rise, efficiency, fault testing).
• Experience in aerospace, energy, or other highly regulated/high‑reliability industries.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an office and lab/manufacturing environment, including occasional exposure to hardware test areas; may require standing, bending, lifting up to 25 lb, and use of personal protective equipment.

Base Pay Range

Base Pay Range for Washington applicants is $156,802.00 – $219,522.45 (other site ranges may differ).

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, plus up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for additional benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, and company discretion (not guaranteed).

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.