Sr. Electrical Power System Engineer; Solar

Sr. Electrical Power System Responsible Engineer (Solar)

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

The position reports to the Blue Ring Spacecraft Power Systems integrated product lead and is accountable for driving future In‑Space Systems products and services by developing spacecraft hardware and architectures to meet our business goals.

As an EPS Responsible Engineer, you will be responsible for hardware development for spacecraft EPS with a primary focus on solar array development. You will develop the conceptual electrical power subsystem architecture, including sizing of solar arrays and designs for future Blue Origin spacecraft. You will perform EPS sizing and Energy Balance Analysis (EBA), voltage drop, bus stability, power budget development, and other common EPS analyses.

You will derive the ideal EPS architecture from high‑level mission architectures and spacecraft bus concepts and work across multiple disciplines and business areas.

• Minimum of a B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of advanced spacecraft EPS subsystem design including solar arrays, architecture, and development experience.
• Experience with spacecraft EPS architectures and designs that operate in Earth‑centered orbital regimes (LEO to GEO) and deep space.
• Experience with space‑grade III‑V multijunction and silicon solar cells, including testing and manufacturing of Standard Power Modules (SPMs).
• Expertise with EPS components such as PMAD, batteries, solar arrays, wire harnessing, Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADAs).
• Expertise with EPS analysis such as Energy Balance Analysis (EBA), EPS sizing, voltage drop analysis, bus stability analysis, transient analysis.
• Experience developing and maintaining EPS power budgets.
• Experience with high‑voltage and dual‑voltage power buses desired.
• Highly organized with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of operating with cohesive and effective teams and driving rapid decision making.
• Experience with development in mission and safety‑critical environments.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing & Cost.
• Ability to travel and/or temporary duty in support of production and operations.
• Top Secret security clearance eligibility desired.

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• Required for certain profiles:
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• Medical, dental, vision, basic & supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Employees may be eligible for bonuses based on company discretion.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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