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Form of workAt 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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will create and maintain circuit schematics, PCB layouts, derating, and worst-case circuit analyses, and will work closely with firmware, software, systems, and mechanical engineers to deliver full operational and integrated flight hardware.
The Power Electronics Hardware Engineer scope includes every aspect of spacecraft avionics design for high and medium power systems with a focus on power regulation, power conversion and motor control.
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!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and own high and low voltage, avionic designs that interact with electrical power consumers.
- You will own these boards, and the rugged electronic hardware assemblies across the entire product life cycle, from concept and requirements definition, design, analysis, prototyping, schematic capture, layout, design review, test/verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and through release to production.
- Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.
- Participate in program level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements.
- Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
- A breadth of understanding in Electronics Hardware development such as developing high voltage switching, high voltage and power regulation, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products
- Experience with analog, digital or mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
- Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
- Familiar with many of the following parts and their usage: ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), processors, and MOSFETs
- Knowledge of common communication methods, such as RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe
- Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
- Successful Candidates typically have 5 to 10 years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
- Basic or better knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
- Experience with motor controls, various power conversion topologies, and control systems
- Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards
- Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
- Electrical Design and Analysis tools: LTSpice, PSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Simscape
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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