Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - TeraWave
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! This role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations. Special Mentions: This position is part of Blue Origin's TeraWave business unit, a newly announced satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations. Why Blue Origin At Blue Origin, we're not just building the future of space exploration—we're revolutionizing global connectivity through our TeraWave satellite network. As a Satellite Electrical Systems III, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the Electrical Systems integrity and performance of our constellation of 5,408 satellites designed to deliver unmatched speeds up to 6 Tbps with symmetrical upload and download capabilities. Join us in our mission to provide enterprise-grade connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods, enabling critical operations for enterprise, data center, and government customers worldwide. Join our team and be part of building a space-based network designed for tomorrow, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a system that provides connectivity anywhere on Earth. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems design and development
- Experience with system engineering principles and processes for satellite electrical systems
- Demonstrated expertise in power system architecture, including solar arrays, batteries, and power distribution systems for spacecraft
- Experience with circuit design and schematic entry for space applications
- Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment (e.g., multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
- Experience in designing electrical systems for high radiation and/or space environments
- Experience with component and board level reliability analysis, part stress analysis (PSA) and worst case analysis (WCA)
- Experience with spacecraft avionics communications protocols (MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet, etc.)
- Experience with EMI / EMI Testing (MIL-STD-461G)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience with high-speed data transmission systems and optical communications technology
- Experience in development of satellite communications systems
- Experience with Q/V-band RF systems and optical inter-satellite links
- Experience in electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts selection for space applications/environments
- Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS Next Gen
- Experience in reliability, maintainability, and operability analysis and execution
- Experience with power systems for constellation architectures
- Knowledge of space environment effects on electrical systems and mitigation techniques
- Hands-on experience prototyping, debugging, and testing electrical systems
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, development, integration and test of electrical systems for the TeraWave satellite constellation, including electronics, harnesses, power generation, energy storage, and power distribution systems
- Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation for the electrical systems of TeraWave satellites
- Drive systems trades, requirements, and electrical system architecture to support the 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO)
- Supporting circuit design, simulation, and PCBA schematic capture for satellite electrical systems, as necessary.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for the electrical power subsystems of TeraWave satellites
- Author documents that define product testing requirements, operations lifecycle, maintenance requirements, and critical performance/requirements interfaces across the system
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Drive DFM and DFA reviews with contract manufacturers to ensure manufacturability of electrical systems
- Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of the development efforts
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior electrical engineers
- Support system-level design reviews and contribute to risk mitigation strategies
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
