Sr Electromagnetic Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid Time Off and holidays

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer to own electromagnetic design work across the full lifecycle, from sizing to hardware delivery. You will lead core EM design, perform FE analyses, and correlate thermal models, collaborating with mechanical and controls teams on integrated power systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on design in a small team, with opportunities to influence subsystem performance and reliability, while maintaining aerospace-grade standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in electromagnetic design of electric machines or electromagnetic power equipment.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic FEA tools (ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, Motor-CAD or equivalent).
• Strong fundamentals in electromagnetics and materials (core steels, magnet grades, insulation).
• Experience taking a design from concept to hardware and through development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromagnetic design and sizing of core components and material selection.
• Conduct detailed electromagnetic FE analyses to predict performance and losses.
• Develop coupled electromagnetic-thermal models for temperature prediction.
• Analyze performance under fault and off-nominal conditions and support protection requirements.
• Generate design docs, drawings, and specifications for procurement and manufacturing.
• Support prototype build, instrumentation planning, and first-build testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, power conversion, and controls engineers on integrated designs.
• Identify and drive resolution of design risks using data and analysis.

Skills

Electromagnetic design

FEM analysis

Power systems design

Thermal analysis

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

JMAG

Motor-CAD

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!

About the Role

Blue Origin is growing a team developing advanced electromagnetic and power systems technology.

We're looking for a Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer to own electromagnetic design work - from magnetic circuit sizing through detailed electromagnetic and thermal analysis - supporting a new generation of power systems hardware. You'll work across the full development lifecycle: concept sizing, detailed design, analysis correlation, support through first-build test and field support. This is a hands‑on design role on a small, high‑output team where you'll own subsystems end‑to‑end rather than a narrow slice of a large program.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electromagnetic design and sizing of core electromagnetic components, including magnetic circuit design and material selection (magnetic steels, permanent magnets, insulation systems)
• 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 under transient and steady‑state operating conditions
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 8+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated 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 and into hardware
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance/access, as applicable
• Experience with coupled electromagnetic‑thermal‑structural analysis
• Must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may require U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a power/electromagnetics focus
• Experience with high-performance or high-reliability electromagnetic equipment
• Familiarity with industry electromagnetic equipment design and testing standards
• Hands‑on experience with equipment test and validation (temperature rise, efficiency, fault testing)
• Experience in aerospace, energy, or other highly regulated/high‑reliability industries

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an office and lab/manufacturing environment, including occasional exposure to hardware test areas; may require standing, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs, and use of PPE.

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, 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.

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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