EGSE Hardware Development Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a part of a small, multi-functional team, you’ll help design, build, and commission Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for the our support vehicle to our Mk2 Lunar lander which will land astronauts on the moon. In a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, you will develop hardware that supports vehicle integration, test, and launch operations to ensure multiple safe and successful lunar landings.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Lead the development of individual racks and other equipment from requirements definition to design, build, test, and operation
• Support EGSE procurement efforts
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware control and communication systems
• Work with vehicle subsystem engineers and electrical test engineers to understand EGSE needs

• B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical field
• 5+ years of applicable experience
• Experience designing circuit card assemblies, test cable harnesses, and equipment enclosures
• Ability to lift and install cabling, junction boxes, and other electrical equipment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with electronic test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, loads, network analyzers, BERT, DAQ, etc.)

• M.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical field
• 8+ years of applicable experience
• Experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or launch vehicle integration and test
• Experience with Rational DOORS and Rational Quality Manager
• Experience with Creo, Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or Windchill PDM

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.

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