Electrical Power Systems Hardware Engineer - Lunar Permanence
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
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 diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!We are a diverse 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.The
Electrical Power Systems Hardware Engineer scope includes every
aspect of spacecraft electrical design for high and medium power
systems with a focus on high and low voltage distribution, and
power regulation and conversion. 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. You will work directly with NASA and our National
Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining
Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in
developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans
to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds
of Earth.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:
- Develop, lead, 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 power regulation and distribution architecture trade
studies, analyses, performance characterization and specification,
device selection, and product roadmap direction.
- 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.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 asylumDesired:
- 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
- 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, SimscapeCompensation range for on site WA
applicants is $128,430-$179,802Compensation range for on site CA
applicants is $128,430-$179,802Other site ranges may
differInclusivity StatementDon'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.Export Control RegulationsApplicants 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 a
refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits 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.Equal
Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to
attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse,
and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on
the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We
support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that
fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees
recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees
with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and
conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or
characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue
Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with
criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal,
state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act,
the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in
Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information
on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.Affirmative Action and
Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information
on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring
a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the
application and/or interview process, please contact us .California
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