Electrical Power Systems Engineer ; Top Secret Clearance Required

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! The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit focused on addressing space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit.

Engineer – Electronics / Electrical Systems II

• Position includes relocation assistance
• Travel expectations:
  Occasional travel (up to 20%) to support production and operations

• Support development of spacecraft electrical power subsystems
• Perform critical EPS analyses:
  Energy Balance Analysis, power budgeting, voltage drop, and bus stability
• Drive technical decisions for solar array development, including cell selection and deployment mechanisms
• Generate component‑level requirements from higher level
• Develop component‑level requirements including verification methods
• Develop and validate power budgets optimized for mission requirements
• Partner with engineering leadership to achieve program goals with acceptable risk
• Evaluate and qualify space‑grade solar cell technologies
• Design for manufacturability to support production rates and cost efficiency
• Support hardware testing activities in the development lab

• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of spacecraft electrical power subsystem design experience with solar array emphasis
• Experience with spacecraft EPS architecture in Earth‑centered orbits and deep space
• Experience with EPS components: PMAD, batteries, solar arrays, wire harnessing, and SADAs
• Experience scripting in Python or other language
• Experience performing EPS analyses and maintaining power budgets
• Excellent technical communication skills and team collaboration abilities
• Experience in mission‑critical environments and Design for Manufacturing & Cost

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with high‑voltage and dual‑voltage power bus
• Experience with spacecraft power systems for national security applications
• Familiarity with Claude‑based coding

Base Pay Range: CA applicants $107,136 – $; CO applicants $98,208 – $; WA applicants $107,136 – $. Other site ranges may differ.

• 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%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Bonus and incentive opportunities based on company discretion (not guaranteed)

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires being on a military installation
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  Drivers operating Commercial Motor Vehicles with GVW ≥10,001 lbs or transporting placardable hazardous materials may be subject to additional FDMS regulations, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, etc.
• Required for certain Job Profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre‑employment and random drug testing and a DOT physical

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