Blue Origin · 18 hours ago
Electrical Systems Engineer Level II
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Electrical Systems Engineer Level II will design and optimize spacecraft electrical systems, create documentation, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system integration and performance.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize spacecraft electrical systems with specific focus on harness design, connector selection, and general input/output interfaces for the TeraWave satellite constellation
Create and maintain detailed electrical system documentation including wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and test procedures
Develop and implement electrical harness designs that meet stringent space-grade requirements for reliability, thermal management, and EMI/EMC compatibility
Select appropriate connectors and interconnect solutions that can withstand the harsh space environment while maintaining signal integrity
Perform electrical analyses including Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), part stress analysis, signal integrity, and power integrity
Conduct Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for electrical systems and components
Provide general electrical systems design support to other subsystems including avionics power, thermal, communications, and payload teams
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure electrical system compatibility and integration
Develop test plans and procedures to verify electrical system performance and compliance with requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues during integration and testing phases
Maintain awareness of industry standards and best practices for spacecraft electrical systems
Contribute to technical reviews and design milestone presentations
Support supplier management for electrical components and harness fabrication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 2 years specifically in spacecraft or satellite electrical systems
Demonstrated experience with spacecraft electrical harness design, connector selection, and general input/output interfaces
Proficiency in electrical analysis techniques and familiarity with industry standards for space applications (NASA-STD-8739.4A, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum)
Experience with electrical CAD tools and documentation systems
Strong understanding of EMI/EMC principles and design practices for space applications
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems design
Direct experience with high-speed data transmission systems and optical communications
Knowledge of space-grade materials and components for electrical systems
Experience with satellite constellation design and operations
Familiarity with New Glenn launch vehicle interfaces and requirements
Experience with ECSS or NASA electrical standards and compliance
Background in system-level and circuit-level modeling and simulation
Experience with power distribution systems for spacecraft
Knowledge of radiation effects on electrical components and mitigation techniques
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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