Title: Battery Systems Responsible Engineer - TeraWave

Location: Grandview, MO | Greater Seattle Area

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R66461

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! 

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

As part of the TeraWave Spacecraft Bus Electrical Power Subsystem team, you will be responsible for developing and qualifying avionic hardware products, specifically related to Li-Ion batteries in support of the TeraWave mission. You will own the battery electrical integration for TeraWave, including battery-to-Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) interfaces, charging/discharging architecture, protection features, telemetry, fault management inputs, test support, and coordination with Blue Batteries. Support battery requirements, ICDs, verification planning, and vehicle-level integration across production, lab, EGSE, and mission operations use cases. 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 as well as introducing the design to volume production.

Special Mentions:

Travel: About 20% travel is expected between Grandview, MO and the Seattle, WA area.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 team through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware.
• Support the development of the Automated Test Equipment and transition of the product from development to production release.
• Support the development of the hardware requirements, test plans and procedures in compliance with company and industry standards.
• Support the successful qualification of the hardware.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for integration into the vehicle and assist in troubleshooting and vehicle integration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of direct experience in battery development, 3+ year 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
• Experience with high-voltage (>50V) spacecraft design
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• 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

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