Senior Space Power Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and architect power systems across our space portfolio—from launch vehicles to orbital platforms to lunar surface assets. You’ll own power system design at system and subsystem levels.

You will lead architecture and trades, model power systems, assess failure modes, and collaborate with thermal, avionics, and mission design teams to deliver reliable, high-performance space systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace power systems engineering.
• Deep knowledge of space power architectures (solar arrays, Li-ion batteries, fuel cells, RTGs, power electronics, distribution).
• Experience with system-level engineering and hands-on subsystem work (analysis, component selection, test).
• MS or PhD in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead power system architecture and design for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and surface assets.
• Perform system-level trades and detailed subsystem analysis (solar arrays, batteries, power electronics, distribution).
• Define requirements, interfaces, and verification approaches for power systems.
• Analyze failure modes, develop fault tolerance strategies, and design for reliability in harsh environments.
• Support integration, test, and anomaly resolution through flight operations.
• Collaborate with thermal, avionics, structures, and mission design teams to optimize integrated vehicle performance.

Skills

Power system architecture

System-level trades

Power system modeling

Reliability engineering

Cross-team collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and architect power systems across our space portfolio—from launch vehicles to orbital platforms to lunar surface assets. You’ll own power system design at system and subsystem levels.

You will lead architecture and trades, model power systems, assess failure modes, and collaborate with thermal, avionics, and mission design teams to deliver reliable, high-performance space systems.