Electrical Engineering Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin Colorado is seeking a senior electrical/embedded systems engineer to lead electronic design efforts for motion-control products. You will shepherd designs from concept to prototype and flight-ready hardware, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include motor controller architecture, schematic capture in Altium, and leading a technical team. A strong background in high-speed interfaces, power conversion, and EMI/EMC is essential, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years in electronic product design.
• Extensive embedded system design experience (digital, analog, mixed signal).
• Proficiency with high-speed interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232/422/485, CAN).
• Impedance control for high-speed channels (SpaceWire, 10GbE, SerDes).
• Power conversion (DC/DC) design, documentation, and lab testing.
• Experience in regulated environments and product launches.

Responsibilities

• Electronic architecture development of motor controllers.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium.
• Technical team leadership and collaboration with customers.

Skills

Electronic architecture

Altium

Technical team leadership

Embedded system design

Digital/Analog/Mixed-signal design

High-speed interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART,

Power conversion (DC/DC)

EMC/EMI

Prototype development & testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Spice/simulation tools

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!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will support the development, design, test, and manufacturing of Honeybee Robotics’ electronic Motion Control products. Starting with proposal support and labor estimates, you will shepherd multi-board designs through development, eventually transitioning a flight-ready product to the manufacturing and test engineering teams. You will take charge of electronic design in project teams, help develop processes, lead design reviews, and collaborate with customers. This includes informal team task management, reviewing the work of other team members, and documenting work appropriately to get to “done.” 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 Occasional travel expected Interviews will include a technical assessment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Electronic architecture development of motor controllers
• Schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium
• Technical team leadership

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited technical college or university in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of work experience in electronic product design
• Extensive experience with embedded system design, including: Digital, Analog, and Mixed Signal Design
• Board-level communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, CAN)
• Controlled impedance for high-speed channel design (SpaceWire, 10GbE, SerDes)
• Linear and Switch Mode DC/DC Power Conversion
• Documentation (Test Procedures & Reports, Interface Control Documents, ECOs)
• Familiarity with: Design Analysis and Simulation (WCA/WCCA, Reliability, Radiation, Spice)
• Cable and Wire Harness Design
• Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI)
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Extensive experience in prototype development, debug, and test in a lab environment
• Proven experience crafting and launching products in regulated environments
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience crafting motion control and electromechanical systems for space environments
• Successful history of leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Experience with: EEE-INST-002 and radiation-hardness/mitigation
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Generation of technical proposal content and labor/cost estimation
• Altium Designer
• Familiarity with: DSP and Microcontroller firmware development
• Cable and Wire Harness Design
• FPGA Design (Verilog and VHDL)
• System and functional requirements generation

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 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.

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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

• 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 workforce. 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 Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiliated 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.

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