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.
We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Develop Electrical Power System (EPS) test plans and procedures to be executed in Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds to ensure the correctness and performance of our avionics and ground support equipment.
- Lead the test planning and execution on the EPS test bed.
- Support the integration of flight avionics hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles and analysis tooling necessary to verify the requirements and performance of units under test within the EPS test bed.
- Support the design and build of the HIL test beds with a focus on the lab infrastructure (Racks, Harnesses, Mechanisms).
- Design, develop and implement HIL automation infrastructure
- Support the design and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) and integrate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to simulate and stimulate Articles Under Test (AUTs) or capture AUT output and interface performance.
- Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.
Minimum Qualifications- B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience working with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: prototyping, design, integration, and/or test
- Experience integrating and testing vehicle systems
- Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment
- Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment
- Preference for and ability to thrive as a member of a small, tightly integrated team
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- 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- M.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical discipline
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with the development and execution of a large-scale verification of avionics on autonomous spaceflight systems
- Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems
- Experience with programming in C++ and/or Python, Simulink experience
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
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.
