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Electrical Systems Engineer III – Lunar Transportation Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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The Role

You will work as an Electrical Integration Engineer within the System Integration and Analysis Team on the lunar lander. You will focus on the design, integration, and verification of electrical and avionics subsystems across the spacecraft and its payloads. You will define electrical interfaces, develop command and data handling architectures, and ensure the electrical system meets mission and safety-critical requirements.

What You Will Do

  • Design and develop electrical systems and interfaces for the spacecraft and its payloads
  • Develop and implement command and data handling (C&DH) architectures for spacecraft subsystems and payloads
  • Define and document electrical interfaces between the spacecraft bus and payloads
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical systems integration with Mechanical, Thermal, Fluid, Propulsion, Avionics, Communications, and Software Systems
  • Develop electrical test plans and procedures to verify system performance
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks related to electrical systems
  • Create and analyze budgets to ensure adequate electrical power, data, and channels for mission operations

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
  • 4+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems engineering
  • Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following: command & data handling subsystems, avionics, or electrical power subsystems
  • Knowledge of spacecraft electrical interfaces and standards
  • Familiarity with wire harness design and connectivity solutions for space applications
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes
  • 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 degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems design and integration
  • Experience with power budget development and analysis
  • Experience with payload accommodation and integration for spacecraft
  • Knowledge of spacecraft bus architectures and subsystem interactions
  • Experience with MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, or other spacecraft data bus protocols
  • Familiarity with electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) development and operation
  • Experience with requirements development and management for electrical systems
  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations for spacecraft
  • Background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies

Compensation

Base pay range for WA applicants: $121,023-$169,432. Other site ranges may differ. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program, stock options for regular employees, and up to 4 weeks paid time off plus 14 company-paid holidays per year.