Electrical Engineer III

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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. 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 integration, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and operations of electrical machines and the power systems around it, the Electrical Engineer delivers end-to-end electrical engineering solutions across a broad scope. Working with minimal direction, this engineer determines and develops approaches to 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.

Special Mentions

• Relocation is available for this position
• Ability to travel 30% of the time, including field support at test and installation sites

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, analyze, and implement electrical engineering solutions spanning medium-voltage power systems, protection, excitation and voltage regulation, instrumentation, and controls, along with the integration challenges that bridge these domains
• Plan, lead, and execute commissioning of electrical machinery and associated power systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on electrical and electromechanical systems in the field and on the test floor, and recommend corrective actions
• Interface with multiple stakeholder groups, including operations, manufacturing, test, suppliers, and external partners, to gather requirements, communicate technical direction, and align on solutions
• Interpret and apply power system studies (short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, load flow) to equipment design, settings, and safe operationTechnical oversight of suppliers
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems, including trending condition monitoring data and identifying and supporting procurement of critical spare parts
• Leverage AI-enabled engineering tools to improve analysis, documentation, and design efficiency
• Document designs, analyses, test results, and decisions to support traceability and configuration control

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Hands on experience commissioning and troubleshooting electrical machinery and power systems
• Experience with electrical testing and diagnostics
• Demonstrated 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
• 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

• Experience with failure investigations on electrical equipment, including post-event data analysis
• Experience designing for hazardous (classified) areas (e.g., Class I, Division 2)
• Experience with industrial power system environments
• Hands on experience supporting systems engineering, configuration management, or quality processes
• Experience authoring commissioning procedures, work instructions, and developing processes
• Working knowledge of basic networking systems and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850)·
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E / arc flash, IEEE and NEMA machine and protection standards)

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an office, lab/manufacturing, and including field/test site environments with occasional exposure to hardware test areas; may require standing, bending, climbing, and use of PPE.

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 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
• Required 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.