Senior Dual Voltage Distribution Box Responsible Engineer – TeraWave
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!
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.As part of theTeraWaveSpacecraft Bus Electrical Power Subsystem team, you will serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for the Dual Voltage Distribution Box (DVDB). You will own the full product lifecycle from requirements definition through qualification and production release, delivering flight-quality hardware at constellation scale. The DVDB is a critical EPScomponentresponsible for distributing and protecting spacecraft power loads across two voltage domains, providing switchable power outputs, fault isolation, telemetry, and load management across the vehicle.TeraWave'sproduction rate of thousands of units demands designsoptimizedfor manufacturability, testability, and cost — not just performance. You will balance traditional space-grade reliability with aggressive cost and schedule targets that differ fundamentally from flagship mission approaches.
- Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training (~20% travel)
- Own the full design, development, qualification, and production release of the Dual Voltage Distribution Box, including requirements derivation, circuit design, schematic capture, layout oversight, and design verification
- Define andmaintainhardware requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and design specifications in coordination with systems engineering and adjacent subsystems (thermal, structures, harness, avionics, and all powered loads)
- Lead dual-voltage power distribution circuit design — including solid-state power controllers (SSPCs), relay-based switching, overcurrent protection, in-rush current limiting, and fault isolation — across both voltage domains of the spacecraft power bus
- Define load switch sequencing, priority shedding logic, and fault response behavior in coordination with the Fault Management and C&DH teams
- Own the DVDB telemetry architecture — including current, voltage, and switch state monitoring — and define interfaces with the spacecraft avionics for health monitoring and commanding
- Design for constellation-scale production:optimizefor manufacturability, testability,componentavailability, and unit cost while meeting reliability and performance requirements
- Own qualification testing per applicable standards (MIL-STD-1540, SMC-S-016, or equivalent), including test plan development, execution oversight, and anomaly resolution
- Guide and transition Automated Test Equipment from development to production, ensuring adequate fault coverage and load switching verification capability for rate manufacturing
- Serve as the technical authority for the DVDB during vehicle integration, troubleshooting anomalies and supporting flight acceptance testing across all powered interfaces
- Manage andmaintainfull design documentation including schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, drawings, and analysis reports within the PLM system
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineeringor related field with 7+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development
- Demonstrated design experience with power distribution architectures, solid-state power controllers (SSPCs), relay switching, overcurrent protection, and fault isolation across multi-voltage spacecraft bus domains (>50V)
- Experience with load management, switch sequencing, in-rush current mitigation, and priority load shedding in high-reliability power distribution systems
- Experience designing to EMI/EMC requirements (MIL-STD-461 or equivalent) including conducted emissions, radiated emissions, and susceptibility
- Experience designing fault-tolerant power electronics for high-reliability applications, including FMEA/FMECA participation and single-point failure elimination
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to hardware qualification campaigns per MIL-STD-1540, SMC-S-016, ECSS-E-ST-10-03, or equivalent
- Experience with radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened design techniques for space environments, includingcomponentselection, shielding analysis, and total ionizing dose (TID) considerations
- Demonstrated ability to own a hardware product end-to-end with minimal oversight — from requirements through qualification and production release
- Hands-on experience with the understanding of full product development lifecycle of electronics hardware
- 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.
- Graduate degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or a related field
- 9+ years of recent electronics or power systems development for hardware used in harsh or space environments
- Experience with dual-bus or multi-voltage distribution architectures and cross-strapping strategies for fault tolerance and load flexibility
- Experience with current sensing, telemetry calibration, and health monitoring integration for distributed power systems
- Experience with high-rate production electronics manufacturing — DFM/DFT optimization, production test development, yield improvement
- Strong understanding of electronics design and integration with mechanical systems for structural and thermal support
- Experience using Altium (or similar tools) for schematic capture and layout
- Experience usingLTspice(or similar tools) for circuit simulations
- Experience with Windchill PLM or equivalent configuration management systems
- Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)
- 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)
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45Don’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.
Description
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field with 7+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development
- Demonstrated design experience with power distribution architectures, solid-state power controllers (SSPCs), relay switching, overcurrent protection, and fault isolation across multi-voltage spacecraft bus domains (>50V)
- Experience with load management, switch sequencing, in-rush current mitigation, and priority load shedding in high-reliability power distribution systems
- Experience designing to EMI/EMC requirements (MIL-STD-461 or equivalent) including conducted emissions, radiated emissions, and susceptibility
- Experience designing fault-tolerant power electronics for high-reliability applications, including FMEA/FMECA participation and single-point failure elimination
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to hardware qualification campaigns per MIL-STD-1540, SMC-S-016, ECSS-E-ST-10-03, or equivalent
- Experience with radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened design techniques for space environments, including component selection, shielding analysis, and total ionizing dose (TID) considerations
- Demonstrated ability to own a hardware product end-to-end with minimal oversight — from requirements through qualification and production release
- Hands-on experience with the understanding of full product development lifecycle of electronics hardware
- 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.
Base Pay Range for
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
Other site ranges may differ
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.
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