Senior Power System Engineer

Blue Origin•Southgate, WA

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. New Product Formulation is Blue Origin's radical innovation team, focused on breakthrough solutions for the industry's toughest problems. We operate in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where hypotheses are tested quickly and evidence drives every decision. If you want to tackle hard problems with a team that values speed, rigor, and first-principles thinking, this is the place. About the Role We're looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and architect power systems across our space portfolio—from launch vehicles to orbital platforms to lunar surface assets. You'll own power system design working at both system and subsystem levels.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in aerospace power systems engineering
Deep technical knowledge of space power architectures: solar arrays, Li-ion batteries, fuel cells, RTGs, power electronics, and distribution systems
Strong understanding of how space power systems fail—and how to prevent it (radiation effects, thermal cycling, single-point failures, degradation mechanisms)
Experience with both system-level engineering (requirements, budgets, trades) and hands-on subsystem work (analysis, component selection, test)
Proficiency in power system modeling and simulation tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with lunar or planetary surface power systems
Background in launch vehicle power systems
Familiarity with human-rated systems and NASA/DoD standards
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead power system architecture and design for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and surface assets
Perform system-level trades and detailed subsystem analysis (solar arrays, batteries, power electronics, distribution, harnesses)
Define requirements, interfaces, and verification approaches for power systems
Analyze failure modes, develop fault tolerance strategies, and design for reliability in harsh environments
Support integration, test, and anomaly resolution through flight operations
Collaborate with thermal, avionics, structures, and mission design teams to optimize integrated vehicle performance