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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.
As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and production of battery hardware products in support of New Glenn mission. You will have technical responsibility for the whole life cycle design of the battery system, including electronics, cell testing, hardware testing, software testing, radiation testing, system integration, and coordinating with other multi-functional team to assure successful delivery of flight hardware for re-usable launch vehicles.
We are looking for someone to apply their deep technical expertise, natural leadership and organizational skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact the bold missions at Blue Origin. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
As the Lead Battery Engineer, you are responsible for all aspects of the product design, development, qualification, and hardware production. You will:
- Develop, lead, and maintain a full system design and its associated documentation (Requirements, test plans, CAD, drawings, ICDs, BOMs, etc.)
- Develop production processes and testing from cell screening, through pack assembly, and end of line acceptance testing.
- Work closely with the program and manufacturing management team through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware.
- Support the development of the Automated Test Equipment for acceptance and qualification testing.
- Be responsible for the successful qualification of the hardware.
- Serve as the authority for integration into the vehicle and assist in troubleshooting and vehicle integration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 7+ years of direct experience in battery development, 3+ year in space applications desired
- Direct experience with Battery Design, Test, and Manufacturing.
- Experience with cell selection, testing, and screening.
- Experience with Battery Management Electronics and related Software.
- Familiar with testing and qualifying hardware per industry standards like SMC-S-018 and SMC-S-016
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- Highly organized teammate with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training.
- 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 Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
- Experience in development of launch vehicles
- Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems
- Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle
- Experience with Primavera (P6), DOORS, CREO, Windchill
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $156,910.50-$219,674.70
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
Benefits
Benefits include: 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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. 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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. 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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