Sr Electrical Engineer

Employer 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 Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a small, high-impact team responsible for design and definition of integration, installation, refurbishment, maintenance, and operations, the Senior Electrical Engineer delivers end-to-end electrical engineering solutions across a broad scope. Working with no oversight, this engineer develops advanced solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity, serves as the prime technical contact for electrical scope on efforts requiring coordination across multiple organizations, and provides technical leadership and mentorship to the team. This role owns electrical technical approval authority for its scope and drives the processes, standards, and best practices that surround a successful integration effort.

Special Mentions

Relocation providedTravel expected up to 25% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Own the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical engineering solutions spanning motor systems, instrumentation, and controls, including architecture and requirements decomposition across interconnected, integrated systemsServe as technical lead for electrical scope on a small team with wide-ranging responsibility, determining methods and procedures on new assignments and making trade-offs between low-, medium-, and high-performance architecture choicesAct as prime technical contact with stakeholder groups—including operations, manufacturing, test, facilities, safety, and external partners and suppliers—to negotiate requirements, set technical direction, and align on solutionsReview the technical work of others, detect subtle flaws, and provide substantial design improvements; mentor and train engineers and technicians on techniques, procedures, and criteria required for design release and turnoverLead anomaly investigations, failure investigations, and root-cause analyses on complex electrical and electromechanical system failures, and own development and execution of recovery and corrective-action plansProvide senior engineering leadership across supporting disciplines, including safety and failure-effects analysis, systems engineering, configuration management, quality, work-instruction authoring, work scheduling, technical design/drafting, and process developmentProvide input to and be accountable for schedule, budget, and milestones for assigned electrical scope; identify and communicate technical, cost, and schedule risk to senior program and technical leadersOwn process and standards improvements and lead significant tool development that improves the efficiency and reduces the error rate of electrical design, installation, and verificationOwn the preventative and corrective maintenance strategy for electrical systems, including obsolescence planning and identification/procurement of critical spare partsArchitect, configure, and support networking infrastructure supporting controls and instrumentationSet and enforce safe-work practice implementation in design and execution, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), de-energization, and arc-flash/energized-work controlsDesign, evaluate, and approve electrical systems for installation in hazardous (classified) locationsChampion and deploy AI-enabled engineering tools to improve analysis, documentation, and design efficiency across the teamContribute to strategic initiatives, technology maturation, and capture of best practices at the business/functional levelDocument designs, analyses, and decisions to support traceability and configuration control
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experienceDemonstrated ownership of electrical design and integration through the full lifecycle with no oversightExperience with low-voltage and medium-voltage systems, including performing, specifying, and adjudicating analyses and studies (e.g., load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash)Experience designing and commissioning instrumentation and controls, including hardware such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Demonstrated experience leading root-cause investigations of complex electrical/electromechanical failures and driving corrective actions to closureHands-on experience with preventative and corrective maintenance and troubleshootingWorking knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and de-energization practicesDemonstrated experience working in dynamic, high-energy operational environmentsExperience mentoring engineers and/or technicians and reviewing the technical work of othersExcellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills, including presenting technical rationale and risk trade-offs to senior leadersAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environmentProficiency using AI tools in an engineering workflowMust 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 Electrical Engineering or related disciplineProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience designing for and approving work in hazardous (classified) areas (e.g., Class I, Division 2)Experience leading formal failure investigation teamsExperience developing or owning systems engineering, configuration management, or quality processesExperience authoring work instructions and developing/deploying new processes at the team or department levelExperience architecting industrial/controls networking systemsDeep experience with PLC/controls platforms and SCADA/HMIExperience serving as prime technical interface to external entities
 Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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

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 [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.