Battery Test Engineer III - New Glenn

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!  

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 hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for test campaigns in support of development and qualifying flight avionics hardware. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics for the New Glenn launch vehicle.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and  dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related areas
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing test equipment for battery cells or packs
• Sound knowledge of electronics, electrical circuit fundamentals
• Cognizant of EMI/EMC standards, IEC & automotive standards or equivalent
• Familiar with hardware development life cycle
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test
• 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 
• Experience with high voltage safety standards and best practices
• 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.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery cell safety and operation
• Familiarity with Battery Management Systems
• Experience with safely testing high voltage systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of integrated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams)
• Experience with testing to UN 38.3 and/or RTCA DO-311
• Experience leading sophisticated projects combining hardware, firmware, and software
• Experience working with Python
• Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
• Familiarity with git, Jenkins, JIRA
• Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $128,430.00-$179,802.00

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.

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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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