Battery Responsible Engineer - Electrical Power Systems - New Glenn

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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!    This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Battery Responsible Engineer - Electrical Power Systems - New Glenn As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for developing and qualifying avionic hardware products, specifically related to Li-Ion batteries in support of New Glenn mission. You will have responsibility for hardware development and successful qualification per company and industry standards. You will support system integration with other multi-functional teams, as well as component, module, and subsystem level validation as well as introducing the design to volume production. As a Responsible Engineer (RE) for avionics hardware, you are responsible for all aspects of the product design, development, qualification, and hardware production. You will: Develop, manage, and maintain a full system design and its associated documentation (CAD, drawings, ICDs, BOMs, etc) Provide technical support during flight build, test, and delivery to other areas of the technical execution team Work closely with the program and manufacturing team through build, test, and delivery of flight hardware. Support the development of the Automated Test Equipment and transition of the product from development to production release. Support the development of the hardware requirements, test plans and procedures in compliance with company and industry standards. Be responsible for the successful qualification of the hardware. Serve as the subject matter expert for integration into the vehicle and assist in troubleshooting and vehicle integration. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field 5+ years of direct experience in battery development, 3+ year in space applications desired Direct experience with Battery Design, Test, and Manufacturing. Familiarity with lithium-ion batteries and battery test methods. Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical assembly product lifecycle Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs Highly organized team player with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training Desired: 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 safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.) 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. 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Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical 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. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on t