Electrical Systems Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

. Design and develop electrical systems and interfaces for spacecraft and payloads, with a specific focus on Blue Ring applications for national security missions .

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Colorado, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop electrical systems and interfaces for spacecraft and payloads, with a specific focus on Blue Ring applications for national security missions
Create and analyze power budgets to ensure adequate electrical power for mission operations
Design and specify wire harness connectivity solutions that meet spacecraft requirements for reliability, mass, and performance
Develop and implement command and data handling architectures for spacecraft subsystems and payloads
Define and document electrical interfaces between spacecraft bus and payloads
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure electrical systems integration with mechanical, thermal, and software systems
Develop electrical test plans and procedures to verify system performance
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to electrical systems for national security spacecraft
Mentor junior engineers on electrical design best practices for space applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems engineering
Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following: command & data handling subsystems, avionics, or electrical power subsystems
Knowledge of spacecraft electrical interfaces and standards
Experience with power budget development and analysis
Familiarity with wire harness design and connectivity solutions for space applications
Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering (Preferred)
7+ years of experience in spacecraft electrical systems design and integration (Preferred)
Experience with payload accommodation and integration for spacecraft (Preferred)
Knowledge of spacecraft bus architectures and subsystem interactions (Preferred)
Experience with MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, CAN, or other spacecraft data bus protocols (Preferred)
Familiarity with electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) development and operation (Preferred)
Experience with requirements development and management for electrical systems (Preferred)
Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations for spacecraft (Preferred)
Experience with FPGA or embedded software development (Preferred)
Background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies (Preferred)
Previous work experience in national security space programs (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical systems designpower budget developmentwire harness designcommand and data handlingavionicselectrical power subsystemsMIL-STD-1553SpaceWireCANFPGA development

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationrisk mitigationcommunication

Certifications

Top Secret security clearance