Electrical Power Integrity Architect

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 role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As the Electrical Power Integrity Architect you will be responsible for ensuring the electrical power system provides stable power to the loads. This includes formulating the overall design approach, performing the bus stability analysis, allocating stability-related requirements to the active components, and making sure the development team stays true to design intent.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

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 10% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Formulate the overall design approach to ensure the electrical power system provides stable power to the loads.

• Perform the bus stability analysis, including small signal and large signal analyses across operating + fault modes; identify associated test objectives.

• Allocate stability-related requirements to the active components; guide the development team to stay true to the design intent.

• Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.

• Support power regulation, power generation, and energy storage trade studies, analyses, performance characterization, and specification.

• Participate in program-level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements.

• Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management; provide mentorship to peers and junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in development of power electronics hardware and electrical power systems.

• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, and grounding principles.

• Expertise in DC-DC convertor topologies used in aerospace, including circuit design, analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection.

• Knowledge of common communication methods, such as RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe.

• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the product lifecycle.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration

• 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

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.

• Basic or better knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications.

• Expertise in space vehicle energy storage and power generation solutions.

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $144,278-$201,989

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $156,911-$219,674

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $156,911-$219,674

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

Inclusivity Statement

Don'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 Regulations

Applicants 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.

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.

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 Opportunity

Blue 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 here.

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