Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 156,802 - 219,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a senior avionics engineer to drive requirements, design, analysis, and verification for space-rated components within the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team. You will lead cross-disciplinary efforts from concept through qualification and flight support, ensuring high reliability in harsh space environments.

The role emphasizes end-to-end product development, leadership, and collaboration with customers and engineering teams to meet mission requirements and performance targets.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years designing ruggedized, high-reliability electronics.
• 8+ years designing switching DCDC power supplies with layout and testing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development for a space-rated component.
• Lead cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment.
• Define requirements and design architecture for flight avionics.
• Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and approve designs/documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Schematic design

PCB design

Radiation-hardened hardware

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing ruggedized electronic components or similar high‑performance / high reliability hardware.
• 8+ years of experience designing, testing, and debugging switching DCDC power supplies including component selection, schematic capture, and layout.
• End‑to‑end product development for a space rated component.
• Strong background in board bring‑up, manufacturing, and initial validation.
• Experience designing hardware for radiation environments.
• Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
• Experience in digital design circuits including FPGAs, CMOS sensors, and DDR memory and supporting DCDC converters.
• Select and qualify EEE parts for space environments.
• PCB design, FPGA integration, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies for flight hardware.
• Experience with Altium Designer, multi‑lamination stack‑ups, impedance controlled nets, and complex design constraints.
• 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 related engineering or technical field.
• Experience leading complex satellite/space flight avionics programs including integrating hardware, firmware, and software.
• Experience with power architecture definition and load analysis supporting complex digital electronics.
• Experience doing worst‑case analysis, circuit Finite Element Analysis, and Failure Modes and effects Analysis.
• Proficiency with scripting, programming, and analysis/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting, C, C++, and MATLAB.
• Background in fault detection, redundancy strategies, and system‑level reliability modeling.
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, including performance development, technical guidance, and cross‑functional coordination.

Base Pay Range for:

WA 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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

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 work force. 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

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