Electrical Engineer III (Ground Support Equipment)

Blue Origin • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

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 is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will own significant scopes of Electrical Engineer II design capabilities, EGSE functional test and support EGSE deployment on spacecraft test campaign efforts for various space vehicles. Coordinate with avionics product owners, engage with customers, and assist EGSE deployments for Blue Ring test teams. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will architect the EGSE design, develop/release electrical/mechanical engineering drawings, manufacture/test EGSE racks, and write/release software for EGSE products. You will lead elements of EGSE deployment during vehicle integration all the way through final testing in preparation for launch. Special Mentions: Travel up to 25% required

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM degree
• 5+ year(s) of electrical support equipment design for space systems or missile defense system programs
• 1+ years(s) experience testing or supporting test of flight hardware
• Experience developing schematic drawings, electrical support equipment packaging drawings, and/or writing support equipment scripts
• Experience integrating COTS test equipment and custom designed support equipment into a rack deliverable
• Experience creating content for support equipment design reviews and/or leading design review discussions with technical peers across the program
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, industry/company standards, and technical requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Ability to perform data analysis and present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format
• Strong safety demeanor and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
• Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing multi-layer PCB designs in CAD programs such as but not limited to Altium Designer
• Experience designing custom assemblies for support equipment racks that incorporate unique circuits and COTS parts
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits such as RS-422, Spacewire, 1553, ethernet, discrete signals, and/or power signals
• Experience integrating support equipment into flight test configurations and/or laboratories
• Experience developing support equipment for command/control systems, RF telemetry systems, ground power systems, avionics emulations, and/or battery management systems
• Experience manufacturing support equipment racks
• Experience with project management including: coordinating technical data, coordinating product deliverables, estimating project costs, and/or estimating project schedules
• Experience with working with any of the following engineering tools: Engineering Requirements Management products such as DOORS, MS VISO, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MATLAB, LABVIEW, Altium Designer, CREO, and/or Windchill

Responsibilities

• Plan, architect, draft, and release electrical ground support equipment drawings
• Coordinate with subject matter experts across multiple IPTs to design EGSE products
• Present at EGSE design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and test readiness reviews
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees