Avionics High Voltage Power Design Engineer III
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
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 diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and
problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of
safety. This position will directly impact the history of space
exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention
towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the
cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of
millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.The
role is in our In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on
the development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems
to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight
today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of diverse
specialists, and engineers you will be responsible for High Voltage
Power Design for our spaceflight system! You will share in the
team's impact on all aspects of the development of our Avionics
systems.To read about our intriguing Blue Ring program, please see
a recent article from our Website: Responsibilities include but are
not limited to:
- Support trade studies and supply knowledge to help down-select
spacecraft electrical power system architectures appropriate for
mission requirements.
- Methodically estimate power consumption and current
requirements (average, transient, in-rush, etc.) from all
electrical components
- Generate EPS and power-consuming component models based on
first principles, empirical information, and test data.
- Analyze and determine compliant grounding/bonding strategies
and architectures.
- Create and derive component requirements, manage requirement
traceability.
- Circuit design and implementation.
- Perform circuit analysis and simulation.
- Schematic capture of high voltage electronics for a space
vehicle
- PCB layout of high voltage electronics for a space vehicle
- Generate bill of materials (BOM) for card level designs
- Understand space industry standards related to electrical,
electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) parts (NASA INST-002 or
equivalent)
- Build models and simulations of the EPS to evaluate use cases
and conditions.
- Perform analyses such as voltage drop/line loss, component
derating/stress analysis, thermal effects, and worst-case
analysis.
- Trade design requirements such as reliability, cost,
modularity, and efficiency for power management and distribution
(PMAD) components
- Reliably communicate development status, risks, and challenges
to management.
- Define test procedures and Execute board and box level
tests.
- Support environment test setup and executionQualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering,
Aerospace, or related fields
- 3+ years of experience with Electrical Power Systems
architecture, including circuit design.
- Altium or equivalent schematic tool experience
- Design principles for high voltage electronics
- Experience with spacecraft power design considering unique
environmental challenges (radiation, space charging, thermal,
etc....)
- A breadth of understanding in electrical engineering, such as
developing circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices,
or other sophisticated electronic commercial or aerospace
products
- Earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships,
and strengthen the culture of inclusion.Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering,
Aerospace, or related fields
- Successful candidates typically have experience in the design,
development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics and Power
systems
- Familiarity with hardware assurance DO-254 and similar
standards
- Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware
development, integration, and test
- Scripting, Programming, and Analysis: Python,
MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape,VBAInclusivity StatementDon'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 a
diverse, inclusive, and 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 RegulationsApplicants 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 a refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits
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.Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on
weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid
holidays.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward
individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in
company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type,
please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the
benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see
here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants
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
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