Lead Power Conversion Engineer for Aerospace Systems

2 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time

Company Overview:

At Blue Origin, we are committed to the vision of expanding humanity's presence in space while benefiting life on Earth. Our focus is on creating safe, reusable, and cost-effective space vehicles and systems within a culture that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Position Summary:

As a key member of a dedicated team of specialists, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of engine control systems and avionics tailored to meet the specific requirements of our rocket engines across various spaceflight applications. Your contributions will involve defining the system, hardware, and software architectures that fulfill program objectives while promoting reusability.

This role will also require you to establish best practices, document lessons learned, and serve as a technical leader within the Engine Avionics division. Your work will have a significant impact on the future of space exploration, necessitating a commitment to safety and repeatability in spaceflight operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and facilitate trade studies to determine optimal power conversion architectures for the avionics sector.
  • Assist in the formulation of requirements for power conversion applications utilized in avionics assemblies and products.
  • Design power conversion circuits for integration into flight-capable control systems, ensuring compliance with environmental standards such as reliability, temperature, radiation, and shock/vibration.
  • Oversee worst-case analysis of power conversion circuits to ensure resilience against variations in components, aging effects, and storage conditions.
  • Conduct and support peer reviews of power conversion designs to assess readiness for productization.
  • Ensure adherence to software and hardware safety standards such as DO-160 and DO-254 in engine avionics subsystem development programs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather, develop, and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and relevant technical materials that benefit the organization.
  • Work alongside suppliers and manufacturing teams to evaluate components and sub-assemblies that align with program needs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; advanced degree preferred.
  • Over 8 years of experience in developing complex electronic systems for aerospace applications.
  • Expertise in electronic power conversion, particularly in voltage regulator design for power levels below 1KW.
  • Proficient in implementing various voltage regulator architectures, including boost, buck, linear, and LDO, with experience in multi-phase designs.
  • Skilled in specifying magnetic components such as inductors and transformers for power conversion applications.
  • Experienced in selecting semiconductor controls and power devices for high-reliability radiation environments.
  • Capable of developing verification and testing methodologies to validate voltage regulator performance, with hands-on experience in laboratory settings.
  • Strong background in aerospace hardware and electronics, with familiarity with DO-160 and DO-254 development processes.
  • Proficient in using electrical design simulation tools.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying analysis results.
  • Ability to foster trust and maintain professional relationships while promoting an inclusive culture.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legally admitted refugee/asylee.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience in product development within a robust systems engineering framework.
  • Expertise in developing motor control drive electronics.
  • Familiarity with control systems in the aerospace sector.
  • Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Compensation:

The compensation range for this position is competitive and reflects the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. Paid time off includes up to four weeks per year and 14 company-paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We hire and promote individuals based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, fostering a workplace that values trust, equality, and teamwork.

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