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MK2 Avionics Motor Control Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

MK2 Avionics Motor Control Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue OriginLos Angeles, CA, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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'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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Join a hard working team of engineers to develop advanced Motor Control systems, directly impacting the future of human spaceflight. Contribute to the thoughtful design and integration phase the team is supporting for analysis and avionics / control hardware design, pioneering spacecraft systems. Blue Origin values collaboration, trust, and a culture of safety, and a bias for action recognizing each team member's input.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Deliver space-rated avionics sub-systems- including requirements development, design, testing, system integration, verification planning, and execution.
  • Develop and manage, high and low voltage avionics designs that integrate within a motor control scheme.
  • Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test / manufacture / cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.
  • Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical / avionics design
  • Understanding of power electronics hardware development, such as developing high-voltage switching, and high power regulation (SMPS)
  • Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
  • Experience with mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
  • Familiarity with many of the following parts and their usage : ADCs, DACs, op amps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC / DC), and MOSFETs
  • 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
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field
  • 7+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
  • Experience with brushless DC (BLDC) motors and controllers
  • Additional experience with various motor controls, power conversion topologies, and control systems
  • Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
  • Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
  • Electrical Design and Analysis tools : LTSpice, PSpice, SIMetrix / SIMPLIS, Simscape
  • Experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2 / 3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600 / 610, DO-254, and similar standards
  • Compensation Range for :

    CA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85;CO applicants is $116,323.00-$162,851.85;WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85

    Other site ranges may differ

    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.

    Export Control Regulations

    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

    Required for all positions : Blue's Standard Background Check

    Required for Certain Job Profiles : Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

    Required for Certain Job Profiles : Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and / or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including : Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation / shipping training.

    Required for certain Job Profiles : Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

    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.

    Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here .

    Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

    Applicants 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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    If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here .

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