EEE Parts Engineer — Satellite & Payloads TeraWave

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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. Were 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.

TeraWave requires a scalable EEE parts strategy that supports spacecraft and payload mission life and radiation tolerance while enabling rapid design resilient supply predictable cost and high-rate production. The satellite product includes digital and analog avionics EPS propulsion and GNC electronics thermal-control hardware RF electronics photonics sensors connectors relays magnetics batteries mechanisms and other electromechanical devices.

As the TeraWave EEE Parts Engineer for Satellite and Payloads you will be the program technical authority for EEE part selection and application across the spacecraft bus and RF and optical payloads. You will establish a risk-based parts-management system qualify new technologies and suppliers control BOM risk and partner with design teams to prevent part-related failures and supply disruptions.

Special Mentions Edit or remove as needed

• Relocation provided
• Travel: Up to 15% as program needs require

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop maintain and execute the TeraWave EEE Parts Management Plan and approved-parts strategy tailored to mission criticality application environment production rate and acceptable program risk.
• Review and approve EEE parts for all TeraWave satellite and payload applications including avionics EPS RF optical propulsion GNC thermal control mechanisms sensors and harness assemblies across development qualification and flight configurations.
• Establish selection qualification screening derating upscreening traceability storage handling date-code lot-control and change-notification requirements.
• Evaluate commercial industrial automotive military and space-grade parts using manufacturer data process maturity qualification pedigree construction analysis failure history radiation evidence and application conditions.
• Maintain a configuration-controlled approved-parts list and part-approval workflow linked to product BOMs drawing releases deviations/waivers risk records and supplier changes.
• Lead part-application reviews covering voltage/current/power/temperature derating transient stress surge/inrush switching frequency thermal margins mechanical stress solderability packaging mounting and life limitations.
• Coordinate with Radiation Engineering on TID DDD SEE lot-specific evidence and radiation testing; ensure radiation dispositions are inseparable from the part approval.
• Coordinate with Reliability Engineering on failure rates failure mechanisms FMEA criticality life models and part-level inputs to reliability predictions.
• Coordinate with M&P PCB/CCA harness and manufacturing teams on prohibited/restricted materials tin whisker risk red plague lead-free controls counterfeit avoidance moisture sensitivity cleanliness and workmanship.
• Define and oversee destructive physical analysis construction analysis qualification screening lot acceptance burn-in life and failure-analysis activities as required.
• Assess obsolescence allocation sole-source counterfeit end-of-life and product-change-notification risk; develop second-source lifetime-buy redesign and surveillance strategies with Supply Chain.
• Drive part standardization and reuse across LRUs and payloads to reduce unique part count qualification burden procurement complexity and recurring cost.
• Support supplier audits source selection technical interchange meetings failure investigations MRB nonconformance dispositions and corrective actions.
• Create dashboards and metrics for BOM approval status radiation evidence lifecycle health exceptions screening/test status and supply risk using PLM and enterprise data sources.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering materials engineering physics chemistry reliability engineering or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in EEE parts engineering component engineering avionics hardware product assurance semiconductor reliability or electronics manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor passive connector relay magnetics optoelectronic and/or electromechanical part technologies and common failure mechanisms.
• Experience reviewing BOMs manufacturer data qualification reports part changes derating screening traceability or part approval documentation.
• Ability to evaluate risk-based use of commercial components in a high-reliability application and document an auditable technical rationale.
• Ability to collaborate with design radiation reliability M&P manufacturing quality supply chain and suppliers.
• 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

• M.S. in electrical engineering materials science physics chemistry reliability or a related field.
• Experience with spacecraft or high-altitude radiation environments and EEE radiation data.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-883 MIL-PRF-38535/38534 MIL-PRF-19500 NASA EEE-INST-002 ECSS-Q-ST-60 JEDEC AEC-Q and relevant IPC standards.
• Experience with high-voltage/high-power semiconductors wide-bandgap devices batteries RF/mmWave parts photonics FPGAs/processors memories or high-speed digital interfaces.
• Experience using Windchill or another PLM system enterprise BOM/part-master data and SQL/Databricks or equivalent analytics tools.
• Experience creating a parts program that balances mission assurance with cost schedule and constellation-scale producibility.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $156802.00 - $219522.45 CO applicants is $144179.00 - $201849.90 WA applicants is $156802.00 - $219522.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues 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
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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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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