Electrical Engineer I – Early Career (2027 Starts) Verified today
About the role
Multiple positions available across Blue Origin's business units. You will be matched with an engineering team based on your skillset and current business needs. We prioritize placing early career engineers where they can work co-located with their team and the hardware they support.
What you will do
- Work on applied electronics and electrical engineering including avionics hardware (PCBs to electrical systems), software, hardware in the loop, instrumentation and controls, system test, power systems, communication systems, mechanical systems, propulsion systems, manufacturing, and systems engineering
- Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
- Specific duties subject to business unit objectives
What you need
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Will have earned degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027
- Experience with applied electronics and electrical engineering including avionics hardware, software, and hardware in the loop
- CAD software (AutoCAD or equivalent)
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Analyzing and troubleshooting electrical systems
- Relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience demonstrating technical and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
- Flexible, adaptable mindset with self-driven approach
- Ability to build trust and maintain positive professional relationships
Desired experience
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Design and test of avionics (electrical, mechanical)
- Electrical systems with focus on reliability and efficiency
- Circuit design
- Radiation effects
- Robotics and motion control
- Programming in C, C++, Matlab, or Simulink
Locations
- Kent, WA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Denver, CO
Compensation
Base pay range (location dependent):
CA: $87,816 - $122,942.40
CO: $80,499 - $112,697.55
WA: $87,816 - $122,942.40
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education support program
- Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Eligible for performance bonuses (amounts and eligibility not guaranteed)
Requirements
- U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as refugee/asylee
- Background check required (Blue's Standard Background Check and potentially additional checks depending on role requirements)
Experience in aerospace is not required. We value broad academic and industry experience from tech, oil and gas, nuclear, automotive, and other fields. When you apply, include internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume. Include relevant programming languages used in these settings, or relevant coursework if not yet used professionally.