Battery Engineer - Electrical Power Systems - Glenn

Overview

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 are developing 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!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. Its first stage is fully reusable, designed from the beginning to support human spaceflight.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for developing and qualifying avionic hardware products, specifically related to Li-Ion batteries in support of the New Glenn mission. You will have responsibility for hardware development and successful qualification per company and industry standards. You will support system integration with other multi-functional teams, as well as component, module, and subsystem level validation and introduction of the design to volume production.

As a Responsible Engineer for avionics hardware, you are responsible for all aspects of the product design, development, qualification, and hardware production. You will:

• Develop, manage, and maintain a full system design and its associated documentation (CAD, drawings, ICDs, BOMs, etc.).
• Provide technical support during flight build, test, and delivery to other areas of the technical execution team.
• Work closely with the program and manufacturing teams through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware.
• Support the development of Automated Test Equipment and transition of the product from development to production release.
• Support the development of hardware requirements, test plans and procedures in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Be responsible for the successful qualification of the hardware.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for integration into the vehicle and assist in troubleshooting and vehicle integration.

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!

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of direct experience in battery development, 3+ years in space applications desired
• Direct experience with Battery Design, Test, and Manufacturing
• Familiarity with lithium-ion batteries and battery test methods
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical assembly product lifecycle
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
• Highly organized team player with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training

Desired:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience in development of launch vehicles
• Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems
• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle
• Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $ - $

Other site ranges may differ

Doneel you meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check for certain profiles if required on a military installation
• Driver and other regulatory checks may apply for roles that involve specific duties or equipment

• Benefits include:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year plus holidays
• Role-based benefits and bonuses may apply and are not guaranteed; details provided by recruiter

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