Electrical Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 107,136 - 149,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Huntsville is seeking an Electrical Power Subsystem Engineer. This role involves designing and developing electrical power system components for innovative space vehicles. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, and a strong background in space power systems. The position also offers competitive compensation ranging from $107,136 to $149,990 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in electrical engineering, specifically in space power systems.
• Proven experience with batteries, solar arrays, power distribution, and conversion.
• Strong background in electrical analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power subsystem components.
• Maintain component requirements and documentation.
• Conduct electrical module analyses, including Worst Case Circuit Analysis.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Space power systems

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Electrical analysis techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

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!

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.

As part of a hardworking team of spacecraft development engineers, you will focus on the electrical power subsystem of our innovative space vehicles. This role is integral to the success of our missions, requiring a strong familiarity with spacecraft power systems, including batteries, solar arrays, power distribution, and conversion. Our ideal candidate is someone who not only excels in the design and development of electrical power system components but also demonstrates a profound commitment to our bold mission.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of electrical power subsystem components including spacecraft batteries, solar arrays, efficient power distribution and conversion electronics, and wire harnessing.
• Develop and maintain electrical power subsystem component requirements and documentation.
• Contribute to detailed trade studies that result in selecting optimal mission‑suitable subsystem hardware.
• Conduct thorough electrical module analyses, including Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA), part stress analysis, signal integrity, power integrity, and Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Develop components that conform to the system power quality specification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with the vehicle electrical power system components.
• Continuously update knowledge on latest industry trends and advancements in space vehicle power systems.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams, contributing to a culture of technical ambition and operational excellence.
• Contribute to technical artifacts for subsystem and program gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, etc.).
• Maintain an unwavering commitment to learning and improvement, willingly seeking and integrating feedback for personal and team growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in electrical engineering, at least two of which are specifically in space power systems.
• Proven experience with one or more of the following on at least one space vehicle program: batteries, solar arrays, power distribution, power conversion.
• Strong background in electrical analysis techniques.
• Experience working in cross‑disciplinary engineering teams.
• A track record of taking ownership, showing resilience in the face of challenges, and consistently delivering results.
• A history of facing challenges with tenacity and resilience, showing an optimistic and determined attitude.

Desired

• Experience in system‑level and circuit‑level modeling and simulation.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills in complex electrical power systems.
• Strong familiarity with system and component grounding architectures and methods.

Compensation

WA applicants is $107,136.00 – $149,990.40.

Other site ranges may differ.

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%, 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.
• 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

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