Flight-Ready Solar Panel Lead Engineer
Blue Origin
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Job summary
Blue Origin is seeking a Responsible Engineer to lead solar panel development for spacecraft, driving the full product lifecycle from concept to flight hardware. You will coordinate with Power Generation & Energy Storage and other vehicle teams to integrate solar panels into modules and vehicles.
The role emphasizes hands-on design, cross-functional leadership, and DFx considerations, with adherence to space-grade standards and customer requirements. Applicants must be U.S.
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or related areas
Responsibilities
- Deliver space-qualified solar panel and backing structure flight hardware
- Serve as technical lead, coordinating cross-discipline engineers
- Drive new product development from requirements definition through production readiness
- Lead internal design reviews and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers; support DFx
- Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and other teams to ensure smooth execution
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Job description
Blue Origin is seeking a Responsible Engineer to lead solar panel development for spacecraft, driving the full product lifecycle from concept to flight hardware. You will coordinate with Power Generation & Energy Storage and other vehicle teams to integrate solar panels into modules and vehicles.
The role emphasizes hands-on design, cross-functional leadership, and DFx considerations, with adherence to space-grade standards and customer requirements. Applicants must be U.S.
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