Battery Pack Test Engineer III | Blue Batteries

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role sits in the development organization responsible for Blue Origin's battery products. We take energy storage from concept through qualification and into volume production, and we do it for every program in the company: launch vehicles, spacecraft, landers, and ground systems.

As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts, you will be conducting testing supporting design and development of new products. This testing will include thermal runaway, electrothermal, PCBA validation, and environmental testing.

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 required!

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related areas
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing test equipment for battery packs
• Sound knowledge of electronics, electrical circuit fundamentals

Cognizant of EMI/EMC standards, IEC & automotive standards or equivalent

• Familiar with hardware development life cycle
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Experience with high voltage safety standards and best practices
• 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.

• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery cell safety and operation
• Familiarity with Battery Management Systems
• Experience with safely testing high voltage systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of integrated test and operations experience (aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, racing teams)
• Experience with testing to UN 38.3 and/or RTCA DO-311

Experience managing sophisticated projects combining hardware, firmware, and software:

• Experience working with Python
• Familiarity with Linux and other Unix-style operating systems
• Familiarity with git, Jenkins, JIRA

Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.)

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.

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 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.