Sr Power Conversion Engineer

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

About the Role

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Power Conversion Engineer to design and develop power electronics hardware supporting a new generation of advanced power systems. You'll own power conversion hardware from topology selection through detailed design, prototyping, test, and field support — working shoulder-to-shoulder with electromagnetic design, controls, and mechanical engineers on a small, high-ownership team.

What You'll Do

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Design power electronic converter/inverter topologies for advanced power equipment

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Select and size power semiconductor devices (Si, SiC, GaN), gate drive circuitry, and magnetics (inductors, transformers)

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Perform electrical stress, thermal, and reliability analysis of power conversion hardware

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Develop control strategies and interfaces for power conversion systems in coordination with the controls team

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Design and review schematics, PCB layouts, and power stage packaging

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Build and test prototype hardware, including bench and full-scale validation

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Support root-cause investigation and design iteration based on test data

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Produce design documentation, test procedures, and specifications to support procurement, build, and qualification

Minimum Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 8+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

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Demonstrated experience designing power electronics hardware (converters, inverters, exciters, or similar)

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Strong fundamentals in power semiconductor devices, magnetics design, and thermal management of power electronics

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Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., PLECS, PSIM, LTspice, Simulink) and/or PCB design tools

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Experience taking power electronics hardware from concept through detailed design, build, and test

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Must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may require U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status

Preferred Qualifications

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Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a power electronics focus

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Experience with wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN)

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Familiarity with applicable industry power systems interface standards

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Experience with power hardware test setups, including safety planning for electrical test

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Experience in aerospace, energy, or other highly regulated/high-reliability industries

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an office and lab/manufacturing environment, including occasional exposure to hardware test areas; may require standing, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs, and use of PPE.

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.

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.

Background Check

- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- 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 the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.