EGSE Hardware Development Engineer - Lunar Permanence

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

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.

As a part of a small, multi-functional team, you'll help design, build, and commission Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for the our support vehicle to our Mk2 Lunar lander which will land astronauts on the moon. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will develop hardware that supports vehicle integration, test, and launch operations to ensure multiple safe and successful lunar landings.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of individual racks and other equipment from requirements definition to design, build, test, and operation
• Support EGSE procurement efforts
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate hardware control and communication systems
• Work with vehicle subsystem engineers and electrical test engineers to understand EGSE needs, 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 (CDL drivers only), 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

• B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical field
• 5+ years of applicable experience
• Experience designing circuit card assemblies, test cable harnesses, and equipment enclosures
• Ability to lift and install cabling, junction boxes, and other electrical equipment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with electronic test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, loads, network analyzers, BERT, DAQ, etc.)

Desired:

• M.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical field
• 8+ years of applicable experience
• Experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or launch vehicle integration and test
• Experience with Rational DOORS and Rational Quality Manager
• Experience with Creo, Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or Windchill PDM

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), * 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.

• 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.