Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will lead our dedicated team in the development of a state-of-the-art motor controller for use in space cryo-cooling applications. As the team lead, you will apply your deep expertise in electronics engineering and your knowledge of motor control systems to direct the full lifecycle of product development-from initial concept design to final production. This multifaceted role requires a balance of technical skills to tackle hands-on engineering challenges and leadership acumen to guide and encourage a small, niche team. You will be instrumental in setting design goals, defining schedules, and ensuring that development stays on track and meets all performance criteria. This position calls for an innovative problem-solver with a dedication to producing outstanding results that is looking to push the boundaries of avionics for use in -space for the benefit of mankind.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions:- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 25% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Develop analog and/or digital boards that interact with avionics systems (including sensors, power systems, motor controls, etc)
- Design across the entire product life-cycle; including concept and requirements definition, design, prototyping, verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and release to production.
- Perform schematic capture, device selection, PWB layout, host design reviews, author test/verification plans and author flight artifacts.
- Support trades studies as required.
- Perform worst case circuit and derating analyses, design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx).
Minimum Qualifications:- Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development
- Direct hands-on experience developing sophisticated commercial or aerospace electronic assemblies (crafting custom cards or integrating COTS hardware).
- Direct hands-on experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit analysis, simulation, design, test, debug, signal integrity, power, grounding and general board layout principles.
- Exposure to analog and digital filters, signal conditioning and signal processing using discrete components.
- Highly organized teammate with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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:- Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field with 2+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development
- Proven expertise crafting high-reliability, safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; including familiarity with IPC 6xx and NASA-STD-8739.n (or similar) standards.
- Proficiency using Altium/Cadence OrCAD / Allegro (or similar tools) to craft sophisticated aerospace boards; and experience working with external board manufacturing and assembly vendors.
- Exposure to designing safety or critically important aerospace flight hardware aligned with DO-254.
- Exposure to development of high-reliability, radiation-tolerant, radiation-hardened flight hardware intended for prolonged exposure to extreme space environments.
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40
Other site ranges may differCulture 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 an 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.
Benefits- 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.
- 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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
