Electrical Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to deliver end-to-end electrical engineering solutions across power distribution, instrumentation, and controls for propulsion and test environments.

You will work with operations, manufacturing, and partners to define requirements, perform troubleshooting, and ensure safe, compliant design in dynamic spaceflight settings. A master's degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage systems.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls including VFDs.
• Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with LOTO and de-energization procedures.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills in dynamic environments.
• Experience using AI tools in engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of safety analysis, systems engineering, and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and implement electrical engineering solutions spanning power distribution, motors, instrumentation, and controls.
• Serve as a technical contributor on a small team with broad scope.
• Interface with operations, manufacturing, test, and external partners to gather requirements.
• Provide input across safety, systems engineering, configuration management, and quality.
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems.
• Configure and support basic networking infrastructures.
• Apply and support LOTO, de-energization, and other safe-work practices.
• Design and evaluate electrical systems for installation in hazardous (classified) locations.
• Document designs and decisions for traceability and configuration control.

Skills

Electrical safety

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

AI tools in engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC/controls platforms

SCADA systems

Networking basics

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Job description

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.Job Profile Summary As part of a small, high-impact team responsible for integration, installation, refurbishment, maintenance, and operations, the Electrical Engineer III delivers end-to-end electrical engineering solutions across a broad scope. Working under general direction, this engineer independently determines and develops approaches to moderately complex problems, partners across a diverse set of technical and operational stakeholders and contributes engineering judgment to the supporting disciplines that surround a successful integration effort.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop, analyze, and implement electrical engineering solutions spanning power distribution, motor/generator systems, instrumentation, and controls, along with the integration challenges that bridge these domainsServe as a technical contributor on a small team with wide-ranging scope, independently determining technical approaches and adapting to shifting priorities and problem typesInterface with multiple stakeholder groups—including operations, manufacturing, test, and external partners—to gather requirements, communicate technical direction, and align on solutionsProvide engineering input across supporting disciplines, including safety and failure-effects analysis, systems engineering, configuration management, quality, work-instruction authoring, work scheduling, technical design/drafting, and process developmentPerform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on electrical and electromechanical systems, and recommend corrective actionsSupport preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems, including identifying and supporting procurement of critical spare partsConfigure and support basic networking infrastructuresApply and support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), de-energization, and other safe-work practices in design and executionDesign and evaluate electrical systems for installation in hazardous (classified) locationsLeverage AI-enabled engineering tools to improve analysis, documentation, and design efficiencyDocument designs, analyses, and decisions to support traceability and configuration controlMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experienceExperience with low-voltage and medium-voltage systems including interpreting analyses and studiesFunctional knowledge of motors, generators, and facility power systemsExperience with instrumentation and controls, including hardware such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Hands on experience with preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skillsFamiliarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and de-energization proceduresDemonstrated experience working in dynamic, high-energy operational environmentsExcellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environmentProficiency using AI tools in an engineering workflowPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplineExperience designing for hazardous (classified) areas (e.g., Class I, Division 2)Experience with failure investigationsHands on experience supporting systems engineering, configuration management, or quality processesExperience authoring work instructions and developing processesWorking knowledge of basic networking systemsFamiliarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E / arc flash) and PLC/controls platformsBase Pay Range for:WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Other 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.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.