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Battery Responsible Engineer - Electrical Power Systems - New Glenn


Company : Blue Origin LLC


Location : Seattle, WA


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 spaceflightThis role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.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 teamWork 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 requiredQualifications:Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field5+ years of direct experience in battery development, 3+ year in space applications desiredDirect 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 lifecycleAbility to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programsHighly 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 trainingDesired:Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related fieldExperience in development of launch vehiclesExperience with human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systemsExperience across multiple portions of the product life cycleExperience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every