Electrical Engineer II - Electrical Power Subsystem
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and
working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop
reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a
culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!This position is part of the Space Systems Development
(SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and
systems to advance our future of living and working in space
sustainably.As part of a hardworking team of diverse spacecraft
development engineers, you will focus on the electrical power
subsystem of our innovative space vehicles. This role is integral
to the success of our missions, requiring a strong familiarity with
spacecraft power systems, including batteries, solar arrays, power
distribution, and conversion. Our ideal candidate is someone who
not only excels in the design and development of electrical power
system components but also demonstrates a profound commitment to
our bold mission.Responsibilities include but are not limited
to:
- Contribute to the design and development of electrical power
subsystem components including spacecraft batteries, solar arrays,
efficient power distribution and conversion electronics, and wire
harnessing.
- Develop and maintain electrical power subsystem component
requirements and documentation.
- Contribute to detailed trade studies that result in selecting
optimal mission-suitable subsystem hardware.
- Conduct thorough electrical module analyses, including Worst
Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), part stress analysis, signal
integrity, power integrity, and Failure Mode, Effects, and
Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
- Develop components that conform to the system power quality
specification.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with the vehicle
electrical power system components.
- Continuously update knowledge on latest industry trends and
advancements in space vehicle power systems
- Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary engineering
teams, contributing to a culture of technical ambition and
operational excellence.
- Contribute to technical artifacts for subsystem and program
gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, etc.)
- Maintain an unwavering commitment to learning and improvement,
willingly seeking and integrating feedback for personal and team
growth.Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related
field
- Minimum of two years of experience in electrical engineering,
at least two of which are specifically in space power systems.
- Proven experience with one or more of the following on at least
one space vehicle program: batteries, solar arrays, power
distribution, power conversion
- Strong background in electrical analysis techniques
- Experience working in cross-disciplinary engineering
teams.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability
to work collaboratively and embrace diverse perspectives.
- A track record of taking ownership, showing resilience in the
face of challenges, and consistently delivering results.
- A history of facing challenges with tenacity and resilience,
showing an optimistic and determined attitude.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident
(current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as
a refugee or granted asylum.Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in system-level and circuit-level modeling and
simulation
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills in complex electrical power
systems
- Strong familiarity with system and component grounding
architectures and methods
- At least three years of experience in electrical engineering,
at least two of which are specifically in space power
systemsCompensation Range for:CA applicants is
$103,230.00-$144,522.00;CO applicants is $94,627.50-$132,478.50;WA
applicants is $103,230.00-$144,522.00Other site ranges may
differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the
requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 a
diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited
about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly
with every desired qualification in the job description, we
encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate
for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward
individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in
company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type,
please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the
benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin
hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications,
performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and
maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and
teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the
Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los
Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive
information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
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