Blue Origin
Aerospace
SolarPanelResponsibleEngineer
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“Solar Panel Responsible Engineer at Blue Origin. Skills: Solar panel development, Space applications, Product lifecycle management. Deliver space-qualified solar panel flight hardware. Deliver backing structure flight hardware”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable flight of state-of-the-art aerospace vehicles and missions; Ensure smooth execution
Industry & Context.
Problem solvers
Must be a U. S. citizen or national, Must be a U. S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), Must be lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, Self-starting who thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment, Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or related areas of study, 5+ years of direct experience in solar panel development, 3+ years in space applications, Experience across the full product development lifecycle, Demonstrated experience designing, specifying, procuring, and testing of space grade panels and adhesives, Familiarity with photovoltaic cells, Familiarity with design/construction of solar panels, Familiarity with associated test methods (such as AIAA S-112), Knowledge of space environment effects on solar panels, Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, 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
Nice to Have
Advanced graduate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or related areas of study, 8+ years of direct experience in solar panel development, 5+ years in space applications, Demonstrated experience with solar panel standards such as AIAA S-112, Subject matter expertise (SME) to drive solar array architecture trade studies, Subject matter expertise (SME) to drive performance characterization, Subject matter expertise (SME) to drive component selection, Proficiency with common engineering design and simulation software (e. g. CREO, ANSYS, MATLAB, Simscape, STK)
What You'll Do.
Deliver space-qualified solar panel flight hardware
Deliver backing structure flight hardware
Serve as technical lead
Plan efforts of cross-discipline engineers
Coordinate efforts of cross-discipline engineers
Drive new product development
Lead internal design reviews
Participate in reviews with suppliers
Support design for test
Support design for manufacture
Support design for cost
Analyze key performance metrics
Track key performance metrics
Report key performance metrics
Support development of test programs
Support execution of test programs
Collaborate with manufacturing operations
Collaborate with supply chain
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the Power Generation & Energy Storage team; Work closely with adjacent core component teams; Work closely with vehicle teams; Collaborate with manufacturing operations; Collaborate with supply chain; Collaborate with other teams within the company; Participate in reviews with suppliers; Work hands-on as part of a team
Communication Scope
Effectively communicate development status; Effectively communicate risks; Effectively communicate challenges to management; Excellent written communication skills; Excellent verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Planning and coordinating efforts of cross-discipline engineers, Driving new product development from requirements definition through production readiness
Full 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 spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As the Responsible Engineer, you will drive the development of Solar Panels for Blue Origin’s spacecraft in a key technical leadership role. You will participate in the full product life cycle from early concepts to prototypes to qualified and deployed flight hardware. You will work closely with the Power Generation & Energy Storage team and adjacent core component and vehicle teams to seamlessly integrate Solar Panels with multiple vehicle subsystems. Your leadership and technical contributions will enable flight of state-of-the-art aerospace vehicles and missions. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Deliver space-qualified solar panel and backing structure flight hardware * Serve as technical lead, responsible for planning and coordinating the efforts of cross-discipline engineers (mechanical, electrical, systems, M&P) * Drive new product development from requirements definition through production readiness for modular and scalable products * Lead internal design reviews and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers; support design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx) * Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management * Analyze, track, and repo
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