Tech Lead Electrical Engineer

Overview

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing 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!

As part of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work spans from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA’s Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

• Electronic architecture development of motor controllers
• Schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium
• Technical team leadership

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited technical college or university in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of work experience in electronic product design
• Extensive experience with embedded system design, including:
  • Digital, Analog, and Mixed Signal Design
  • Board-level communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, CAN)
  • Controlled impedance for high-speed channel design (Space Wire, 10
    
    GbE, Ser Des)
  • Linear and Switch Mode DC/DC Power Conversion
  • Documentation (Test Procedures & Reports, Interface Control Documents, ECOs)
• Familiarity with:
  • Design Analysis and Simulation (WCA/WCCA, Reliability, Radiation, Spice)
  • Cable and Wire Harness Design
  • Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI)
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Extensive experience in prototype development, debug, and test in a lab environment
• Proven experience crafting and launching products in regulated environments
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• Experience crafting motion control and electromechanical systems for space environments
• Successful history of leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Experience with:
  • EEE-INST-002 and radiation-hardness/mitigation
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Generation of technical proposal content and labor/cost estimation
  • Altium Designer
• Familiarity with:
  • DSP and Microcontroller firmware development
  • Cable and Wire Harness Design
  • FPGA Design (Verilog and VHDL)
  • System and functional requirements generation

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $-$

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement:
Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway; you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions
• DBIDS background check for roles that require access to military installations
• CDL-related checks for roles with commercial driving requirements

Benefits

• Benefits include:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results
• Benefits eligibility varies by role; check with recruiter for details

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