Job Description

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 is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers who develop and test cryocoolers designed for zero-boiloff (ZBO) applications, you will focus on the rapid design and implementation of high efficiency electric motors and generators for gas processing high-speed turbomachinery. Your expertise in electromagnetic design will be utilized for all aspects of designing, building, and testing electric motor/generators components for use in Brayton cycle cryocoolers and power systems. You will lead the complete life cycle from requirements definition, analysis, design, development, manufacturing, assembly, verification, integration, and flight. This position is based in Kent, WA.

Special Mentions :

• Relocation provided.
• Interviews will include a technical assessment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in electric motor design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Fundamental knowledge for different type of electric motors such as permanent magnet synchronous motors, induction motors, brushless DC motors, stepper motors.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills, including presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• 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 or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or Electrical engineering or related field
• Proficiency in electromagnetic fundamentals and software for electric motors/generators design such as ANSYS MotorCAD and Maxwell, COMOSOL, MotorSolver, and Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience with electric motors manufacturing processes such as stator winding, lamination stacking, and stator varnishing (vacuum impregnation), mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of motor control systems, including speed and torque control, sensor feedback, and closed-loop position.
• Experience with FEA tools for structural and thermal analysis (ANSYS workbench is preferred)
• Familiarity with gas bearing turbomachinery components.
• Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems and instrumentation such as, thermocouples, accelerometers, proximity probes, etc..
• Experience with developing, writing, and updating technical procedures, standards, and specifications. ​
• Highly organized, safety and quality conscious, and ability to work independently on rapid development programs.

Compensation Range for:

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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