Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer, Space Power Systems

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 5% match

Paid time off

Education support

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer to own electromagnetic and thermal analysis for power systems hardware. You will size magnetic circuits, run detailed FEA, and develop coupled models across the full development lifecycle from concept to first-build validation.

This hands-on role requires strong fundamentals in electromagnetics, experience with design from concept through hardware, and the ability to obtain required security clearances. WA-based base pay is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in electromagnetic design of electric machines or electromagnetic power equipment.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, Motor-CAD, or equivalent).
• Strong fundamentals in electromagnetics and materials (core steels, magnet grades, insulation systems).
• Experience taking a design from concept through detailed design into hardware.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance/access, as applicable.
• Experience with coupled electromagnetic‑thermal‑structural analysis.
• Must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations (citizenship or permanent resident status).

Responsibilities

• Perform electromagnetic design and sizing of core electromagnetic components, including magnetic circuit design.
• Conduct detailed electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) to predict performance, losses, and flux distribution.
• Develop and correlate coupled electromagnetic‑thermal models to predict component temperatures.
• Analyze performance under fault and off‑nominal conditions and support protection/coordination requirements.
• Generate design documentation, drawings, and specifications for procurement and manufacturing.
• Support prototype build, instrumentation planning, and first-build test and validation.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, power conversion, and controls engineers on integrated system design.
• Identify and drive resolution of design risks using data and analysis.

Skills

Electromagnetic design

FEA analysis

Thermal-electromagnetic coupling

Hardware prototyping support

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

8+ years of relevant experience

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

JMAG

Motor-CAD

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer to own electromagnetic and thermal analysis for power systems hardware. You will size magnetic circuits, run detailed FEA, and develop coupled models across the full development lifecycle from concept to first-build validation.

This hands-on role requires strong fundamentals in electromagnetics, experience with design from concept through hardware, and the ability to obtain required security clearances. WA-based base pay is provided.