Electrical Engineer

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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!

Job Profile SummaryAs part of a small high-impact team responsible for integration installation refurbishment maintenance and operations the Electrical Engineer III delivers end-to-end electrical engineering solutions across a broad scope. Working under general direction this engineer independently determines and develops approaches to moderately complex problems partners across a diverse set of technical and operational stakeholders and contributes engineering judgment to the supporting disciplines that surround a successful integration effort.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop analyze and implement electrical engineering solutions spanning power distribution motor/generator systems instrumentation and controls along with the integration challenges that bridge these domains
• Serve as a technical contributor on a small team with wide-ranging scope independently determining technical approaches and adapting to shifting priorities and problem types
• Interface with multiple stakeholder groupsincluding operations manufacturing test and external partnersto gather requirements communicate technical direction and align on solutions
• Provide engineering input across supporting disciplines including safety and failure-effects analysis systems engineering configuration management quality work-instruction authoring work scheduling technical design/drafting and process development
• Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on electrical and electromechanical systems and recommend corrective actions
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems including identifying and supporting procurement of critical spare parts
• Configure and support basic networking infrastructures
• Apply and support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) de-energization and other safe-work practices in design and execution
• Design and evaluate electrical systems for installation in hazardous (classified) locations
• Leverage AI-enabled engineering tools to improve analysis documentation and design efficiency
• Document designs analyses and decisions to support traceability and configuration control

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Experience with low-voltage and medium-voltage systems including interpreting analyses and studies
• Functional knowledge of motors generators and facility power systems
• Experience with instrumentation and controls including hardware such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Hands on experience with preventative and corrective maintenance troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and de-energization procedures
• Demonstrated experience working in dynamic high-energy operational environments
• Excellent verbal written and graphical communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
• Proficiency using AI tools in an engineering workflow

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience designing for hazardous (classified) areas (e.g. Class I Division 2)
• Experience with failure investigations
• Hands on experience supporting systems engineering configuration management or quality processes
• Experience authoring work instructions and developing processes
• Working knowledge of basic networking systems
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g. NEC NFPA 70E / arc flash) and PLC/controls platforms

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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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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