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, protected, 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 Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.The Blue National Security team is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer with an emphasis on communications payload integration. This role is to provide technical direction for the electrical architecture of our spacecraft and communications payload systems. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team spanning RF, optical communications, command & data handling (C&DH), power, software, and mechanical, along with external suppliers, to define and deliver space electronics solutions. This is a hands‑on role covering design, development, production, and test. You will own electrical interface compatibility, functional allocations, and margins across subsystems and payloads, and you will mentor junior engineers along the way.Special Mentions Position includes relocation assistanceTravel expectations: Occasional travel (up to 25%) to support production and operations Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical direction for a multidisciplinary systems team (RF, optical comms, power, software, mechanical), including suppliers, to create, influence, and define electronics solutions and their interfaces to the spacecraft and payloadsDefine the electrical requirements needed to ensure end‑to‑end RF communicationsProvide direction and definition for space electronics systems and componentsSupport trade studies on compatibility, applicability, cost, and technical merit of in‑house and out‑of‑house electronics development effortsPerform electrical system modeling and simulations, inclusive of power quality assessment planning, system and component grounding definition, compatibility of interfaces between system electronics, and electrical effects of mission environmentDefine requirements and mitigations driven by the mission environment (e.G., spacecraft charging)Apply harness best design practices to ensure sound power quality and signal integrity at key interfacesMaintain end‑to‑end electrical compatibility, functional allocations, and margins across subsystems and payloadsParticipate hands‑on in all phases: design, development, production, and testIdentify technical risks early in the design phase and define mitigationsWork with the larger team to resolve electrical hardware anomalies at the component and system level,



determine root cause and corrective action for both engineering development and flight hardwareMentor junior engineers on mission considerations and electrical subsystem concepts Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field8+ years of experience in electrical systems engineering for space or other high‑reliability systemsExperience leading cross‑functional teams, including supplier interfacesExperience mentoring or leading junior engineersDemonstrated experience defining power architectures, grounding strategies, and power quality requirementsExperience with electrical transient system modeling and simulation (e.G., SPICE‑based tools, MATLAB/Simulink)Understanding of harness design concepts, signal integrity and design implementations, and interface definitionExperience supporting integration, test, and anomaly resolution on flight and flight‑like hardwareExperience with requirements development, interface control documents (ICDs), and margin management Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or Ph D in Electrical Engineering or a related fieldExperience with spacecraft charging analysis and mitigation (e.G., surface and internal charging, ESD)Experience with high‑voltage/low‑voltage hybrid power architectureBackground in RF and optical communications systems and end‑to‑end link electrical requirementsExperience applying EMI/EMC standards (e.G., MIL‑STD-461, MIL‑STD-1541, or equivalent) to spacecraft systemsExperience with radiation environments and electronic part selection for spaceExperience with fault tree analysis, FMEA, and root cause/corrective action processesActive U. S. security clearance Base Pay Range for:CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90Other site ranges may differCulture 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 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 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 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 Advantages 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 perks 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 OpportunityBlue 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 AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affir amative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Electrical Systems Engineer (Quinte West)
🏢 Blue Origin
📍 Quinte West