Solar Systems Engineer

• Tera Wave Program

Application Information

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

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!

About the Role

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will play a key role in advancing Blue Origin's solar power capabilities to support next-generation spacecraft and constellation programs. You will contribute to the design, testing, and production readiness of high-performance solar arrays for impactful space missions. This is an opportunity to grow your technical skills while directly impacting the success of the Tera Wave program and the broader mission of the Solar Center of Excellence and Blue Origin.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities

• Support the electrical design and analysis of solar array systems for the Tera Wave LEO constellation program
• Perform electrical performance characterization and testing of solar cells, strings, and modules using calibrated solar simulators
• Assist in the development and validation of string layouts, voltage architecture, and electrical interfaces for solar array designs
• Support design and integration of wire harnessing geometries
• Conduct electrical acceptance testing
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to troubleshoot electrical issues during proto-line production
• Generate and maintain electrical design documentation, test procedures, and technical reports
• Assist in qualification activities for silicon solar cells, metallic interconnects, and other electrical components

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships and co-ops count toward experience)
• Foundational understanding of photovoltaic cell and module electrical principles
• Experience with electrical test equipment and instrumentation (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems)
• Basic knowledge of circuit analysis and electrical system design
• Proficiency with electrical circuit simulation in one or more engineering analysis tools (i.e. Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, Saber, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with compressed development timelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solar cell or photovoltaic module testing and characterization
• Previous internship or co-op experience in aerospace or solar energy industries
• Familiarity with space environment effects on electronics, including radiation degradation and thermal cycling in LEO environments
• Exposure to automated manufacturing equipment and high-volume production line environments
• Experience with wire harness design and manufacturing
• Experience with rapid prototyping

Compensation

Compensation range for WA applicants is $87,816.00 - $122,942.40. Other site ranges may differ.

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 Requirements

• Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check required if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Requirements for 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. These drivers 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.
• Merchant Mariner Credential required for certain job profiles, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• 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%
• Education Support Program
• Up to four (4) weeks per year of paid time off based on weekly scheduled hours
• 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

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