Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Design - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Seattle is seeking a senior avionics engineer to own end-to-end development of space-rated components and drive qualification through production release. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams and collaborate with customers to define requirements and architecture.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in ruggedized hardware, power electronics, FPGA design, and radiation-hardened engineering, with hands-on PCB design in Altium.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience designing ruggedized electronic components or high-reliability hardware.
• Experience with board bring-up, manufacturing support, and initial hardware validation.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product development for a space rated component.
• Provide leadership as a member of a cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture.

Skills

Spaceflight hardware

Power electronics

Altium Designer

FPGA design

Radiation-hardened design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB layout

EMI/EMC mitigation

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.As part of the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team, you will be responsible for driving requirements, design, analysis, test, and critical review of avionics hardware. This senior level role requires leadership and expertise for schematic and circuit design. You will play a key role in developing the TeraWave Satellite system from concept through formal qualification and verification including integration and flight support activities.**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Own end-to-end product development for a space rated component.* Provide leadership as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment.* Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical avionics.* Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and design architecture.* Collaborate with the electrical engineering team to incorporate printed circuit board interconnect systems and power integrity analyses of these components.* Develop and implement controller algorithms to optimize converter performance and efficiency.* Design avionics solutions for performance and high reliability in harsh environments.* Create mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents.* Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews.* Create and deliver presentations, proposals, and training material on technical subjects.* Review assembly instructions and support hardware builds.* Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, and inspection.* Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including dispositioning material defects.* Manage revisions of the product design configurations through the product lifecycle.* Mentor and train junior engineers.* Review and approve designs and documentation created by other team members.**Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field* 7+ years of hands-on experience designing ruggedized electronic components or high-performance, high-reliability hardware* 7+ years of hands-on experience designing, testing, and debugging switching DC/DC power supplies, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout* End-to-end product development experience for a space-rated component, from requirements definition through qualification and production release* Demonstrated experience with board bring-up, manufacturing support, and initial hardware validation* Experience designing hardware for radiation environments, including EEE parts selection and qualification for space applications* Experience in digital design, including FPGAs, CMOS sensors, DDR memory, and supporting DC/DC converter design* Hands-on PCB design experience using Altium Designer, including multi-laminate stack-ups, impedance-controlled nets, FPGA integration, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies for flight hardware* Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.**Preferred Qualifications*** Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field* Experience leading complex spaceflight avionics programs, including hardware, firmware, and software integration* Experience with power architecture definition and load analysis supporting complex digital electronics systems* Experience performing worst-case circuit analysis, circuit FEA, and FMEA/FMECA for high-reliability applications* Background in fault detection, redundancy strategies, and system-level reliability modeling* Proficiency with scripting, programming, and analysis tools including Python, C, C++, MATLAB, and Linux/Windows shell scripting* Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, including performance development, technical guidance, and cross-functional coordination* Ability to work independently and drive progress on rapid development programs with aggressive schedules### Base Pay Range for:CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45**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.