High-Efficiency Electric Motor Specialist for Blue Origin

4 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time

Job Summary

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled Electric Motor Design Engineer to join our team in Kent, WA. As a key member of our Lunar Transportation business unit, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-efficiency electric motors and generators for our space-based applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-efficiency electric motors and generators for space-based applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate motor designs into our space vehicles and systems
  • Develop and maintain technical procedures and standards for motor design and testing
  • Conduct performance testing and analysis of motor designs
  • Work with our manufacturing team to ensure efficient production of motor components

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field
  • 5+ years' experience in electric motor design, manufacturing, and testing
  • Fundamental knowledge of different types of electric motors, including permanent magnet synchronous motors, induction motors, brushless DC motors, and stepper motors
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • 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

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field
  • Proficiency in electromagnetic fundamentals and software for electric motors/generators design, such as ANSYS MotorCAD and Maxwell, COMOSOL, MotorSolver, and Matlab/Simulink
  • Experience with electric motors manufacturing processes, such as stator winding, lamination stacking, and stator varnishing (vacuum impregnation), mechanical assembly
  • Knowledge of motor control systems, including speed and torque control, sensor feedback, and closed-loop position
  • Experience with FEA tools for structural and thermal analysis (ANSYS workbench is preferred)
  • Familiarity with gas bearing turbomachinery components
  • Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems and instrumentation, such as thermocouples, accelerometers, proximity probes, etc.
  • Experience with developing, writing, and updating technical procedures, standards, and specifications
  • Highly organized, safety and quality conscious, and ability to work independently on rapid development programs

Compensation and Benefits

Blue Origin offers a competitive salary range of $128,430.00-$179,802.00, depending on location. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force. 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, gender, 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.

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