EGSE Electrical Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an EGSE Electrical Engineer to design and verify EGSE hardware, including interface boards, cable harnesses, and breakout assemblies for the Terawave program. You will develop electrical schematics, ICDs, and ensure signal integrity, grounding, and EMI compliance throughout the design lifecycle.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Electrical Integration and Test teams, supporting design reviews, and maintaining comprehensive documentation and BOM accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years in electrical hardware design, schematic capture, or GSE/test equipment development in aerospace/defense/high-reliability electronics.
• Experience with schematic capture tools (Altium, Zuken, Cadence) and reading schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design EGSE electrical hardware components (interface boards, cable harnesses, breakout assemblies).
• Develop and maintain EGSE schematics, wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, and ICDs.
• Verify signal integrity, power distribution, grounding/shielding; support acceptance testing.
• Provide DFM/DFT inputs for test points, connectors, and cycle life.
• Support EMI/EMC reviews and EGSE EMI characterization.
• Review PCB layout and cable harness designs before fabrication release.
• Assist transition of EGSE designs to production line ground support equipment.
• Interface with VTB Electrical Integration and Electrical Test teams on hardware interfaces.
• Maintain EGSE documentation and BOM accuracy.

Skills

Electrical principles

Schematic interpretation

Communication skills

Signal integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Zuken

Cadence

Job description

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Blue Origin is seeking an EGSE Electrical Engineer to join the AI&T team on the Terawave program. In this role you will design and verify EGSE electrical hardware - interface boards, cable harnesses, and breakout assemblies - develop and maintain electrical schematics and ICDs, and support the transition of EGSE hardware designs to the production line.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design EGSE electrical hardware components: interface boards, cable harnesses, breakout assemblies, and signal conditioning circuits.
• Develop and maintain EGSE electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Verify signal integrity, power distribution, and grounding/shielding compliance of EGSE hardware; support acceptance testing.
• Provide DFM and DFT inputs on EGSE hardware: test point access, connector accessibility, and mate/demate cycle life.
• Support EMI/EMC requirements compliance review and EGSE EMI characterization.
• Support PCB layout and cable harness design reviews before release to fabrication.
• Support transition of EGSE electrical designs to production line ground support equipment.
• Interface with VTB Electrical Integration and Electrical Test teams on hardware interface requirements.
• Maintain EGSE electrical documentation and BOM accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical hardware design, schematic capture, or GSE/test equipment development in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics.
• Experience with schematic capture tools and EDA software (Altium, Zuken, Cadence, or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and connector pinouts.
• Familiarity with signal integrity, grounding, and shielding principles for mixed-signal electronics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear electrical design documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing GSE or test equipment for spacecraft, launch vehicle, or defense electronics programs.
• Background with PCB layout, mixed-signal circuit design, or high-speed digital interfaces.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC design requirements and compliance processes (MIL-STD-461 or equivalent).
• Experience with aerospace connector systems (MIL-DTL-38999, D-Sub, or similar).
• Background with DFM/DFT feedback in a formal design review process.
• Experience using PDM/PLM systems for design release (Windchill or equivalent).

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 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.

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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