Electrical Engineer - Early Career

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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!

We are 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.

Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.

Timeline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Primary locations:

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.

• Kent, WA

• Los Angeles, CA

• Denver, CO

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Your work may involve many aspects of applied electronics and electrical engineering including avionics hardware (from PCBs to electrical systems), software, hardware in the loop, instrumentation & controls, system test, power systems, communication systems, mechanical systems, propulsion systems, manufacturing, and systems engineering.

• Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives.

• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.

• Experience with:

• Applied electronics and electrical engineering including avionics hardware (from PCBs to electrical systems), software, hardware in the loop, etc.

• CAD software (AutoCAD or other drafting programs).

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Analyzing and troubleshooting electrical systems.

• Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.

• Flexible and adaptable mindset.

• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

Desired:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.

• Hands-on project experience.

• Experience with:

• Design and test of Avionics (electrical, mechanical)

• Electrical systems with a focus on reliability and efficiency

• Circuit Design

• Radiation Effects

• Robotics and motion control

• C, C++, Matlab, Simulink

How to prepare:

We are solving challenging, new problems and we need people to represent a wide variety of perspectives. Experience in aerospace is not a requirement. We value broad academic and industry experiences such as Tech, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Automotive, and more.

When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven't yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles.

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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.

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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

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  Blue's Standard Background Check

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  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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