Blue Origin

Electrical Power Systems Engineer 2 (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Blue Origin$107K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of spacecraft electrical power subsystem design experience
  • Experience with spacecraft EPS architecture for Earth-centered and deep space
  • Knowledge of EPS components such as solar arrays
  • Proficient in scripting with Python or similar languages
  • Experience with EPS analyses and maintaining power budgets
  • Strong technical communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Support development of spacecraft electrical power subsystems
  • Perform critical EPS analyses including energy balance and power budgeting
  • Drive technical decisions for solar array development
  • Generate component level requirements from higher level specifications
  • Develop and validate power budgets optimized for mission requirements
  • Partner with engineering leadership to achieve program goals
  • Evaluate and qualify space-grade solar cell technologies
  • Support hardware testing activities in the development lab

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for regular employees
  • Up to four weeks paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description

Application close date:

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

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Engineer - Electronics/Electrical Systems II

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The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Join our elite team developing cutting-edge power systems for spacecraft supporting critical national security missions. Your expertise in solar array technology will directly contribute to our Blue Ring spacecraft platform, designed for today's most demanding space environment needs.

Special Mentions:

  • Position includes relocation assistance

  • Travel expectations: Occasional travel (up to 20%) to support production and operations

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Support development of spacecraft electrical power subsystems

  • Perform critical EPS analyses: Energy Balance Analysis, power budgeting, voltage drop, and bus stability

  • Drive technical decisions for solar array development, including cell selection and deployment mechanisms

  • Generating component level requirements from higher level

  • Develop component level requirements including verification methods

  • Develop and validate power budgets optimized for mission requirements

  • Partner with engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk

  • Evaluate and qualify space-grade solar cell technologies

  • Design for manufacturability to support production rates and cost efficiency

  • Support hardware testing activities in the development lab

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret security clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

  • 3+ years of spacecraft electrical power subsystem design experience with solar array emphasis

  • Experience with spacecraft EPS architecture in Earth-centered orbits and deep space

  • Experience with EPS components: PMAD, batteries, solar arrays, wire harnessing, and SADAs

  • Scripting in Python or other language

  • Experience performing EPS analyses and maintaining power budgets

  • Excellent technical communication skills and team collaboration abilities

  • Experience in mission-critical environments and Design for Manufacturing & Cost

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline

  • Experience with high voltage and dual-voltage power bus

  • Experience with spacecraft power systems for national security applications

  • Familiarity with Claude based coding


Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20 WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

Other site ranges may differ

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.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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2000

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