Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) & Electrical Bonding Engineer

Application Close DateApplications 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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrical Bonding Engineer to join our elite team of experts on the Engineering Center of Excellence Electromagnetics team. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of space exploration by ensuring top-level Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), lightning, and Radio Frequency (RF) integration and architecture for our advanced electrical and electronic systems. Your expertise will be crucial in designing and verifying electrical bonding architectures, executing rigorous EMI/EMC testing, and developing robust verification strategies to ensure safe and repeatable spaceflight of our cutting-edge aerospace systems.As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts on the system definition and design team, you will be responsible for all levels of bonding and grounding architecture for all Blue Origin programs. You will define, document, and qualify bonding and grounding requirements for electrical, structural, and all system interfaces. You will bring deep, applied expertise in MIL-STD-461 testing methodologies, leveraging your experience across the full spectrum of conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility test methods to characterize and validate avionics and power system hardware intended for spaceflight environments. You will also be responsible for determining fault current paths and developing design process standards to support build of the space vehicles.Special Mentions [Edit or remove as needed]Relocation providedTravel expected up to 10% of the timeInterviews will include a technical assessmentResponsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToElectrical Bonding & Grounding:Establish comprehensive bonding and grounding requirements for spacecraft and launch vehiclesAuthor and maintain electromagnetic effects control plans with focus on electrical bonding strategiesDevelop and execute electrical bond verification test plans for critical spacecraft and launch vehicle interfacesPerform hands-on electrical bond verification during vehicle manufacturingDetermine fault current paths and develop appropriate bonding solutions to mitigate risksEvaluate and select verification strategies for the bonding and grounding approachAnalyze and summarize bonding test data to validate design implementationsSupport sustained work statement to ensure electrical bonding guidance is given on demand by affected business unitsEducate design teams on electromagnetic compatibility requirements with emphasis on bonding best practicesSupport Responsible Engineers in designing cost-effective bonding implementationsCollaborate with Configuration Data Management to implement and transition to new bonding standardsBalance EMI mitigation requirements with operational environments and design constraintsEMI/EMC Testing & VerificationServe as a responsible engineer for electrical system EMI/EMC test and verification, ensuring rigorous compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and internal guidelines, with particular emphasis on MIL-STD-461G applicability and tailoring for aerospace platformsAuthor comprehensive EMI/EMC documentation, including system test strategies, requirements decomposition, margin management plans, and design rationales, with explicit traceability to MIL-STD-461 test method requirements and limit applicability matricesDesign, develop, and refine detailed Test Plans and Test Procedures for executing EMI/EMC tests on a wide array of avionics components and systemsLead execution of the complete MIL-STD-461 test suite including:CE101 — Conducted Emissions, power leads, 30 Hz to 10 kHzCE102 — Conducted Emissions, power leads, 10 kHz to 10 MHzCS101 — Conducted Susceptibility, power leads, 30 Hz to 150 kHzCS114 — Conducted Susceptibility, bulk current injection (BCI), 10 kHz to 200 MHzCS115 — Conducted Susceptibility, bulk current injection, impulse excitationCS116 — Conducted Susceptibility, damped sinusoid transients, 10 kHz to 100 MHzRE101 — Radiated Emissions, magnetic field, 30 Hz to 100 kHzRE102 — Radiated Emissions, electric field, 10 kHz to 18 GHzRS101 — Radiated Susceptibility, magnetic field, 30 Hz to 100 kHzRS103 — Radiated Susceptibility, electric field, 10 kHz to 40 GHzOperate, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated EMI/EMC test equipment including EMI receivers, signal generators, broadband power amplifiers, LISNs, current injection probes, calibrated antennas, near-field magnetic probes, and associated test fixturesApply advanced knowledge of shielded room characterization, ground plane bonding techniques, and cable harness dressing in accordance with MIL-STD-461 test setup requirementsProduce high-quality, technically rigorous test reports demonstrating EMI/EMC standard compliance, including full spectral data plots, tabulated margin results, equipment configuration photographs, calibration traceability records, test anomaly dispositions, and formal pass/fail determinationsTroubleshoot EMI/EMC test failures and anomalies, identifying root causes and recommending effective corrective actions such as filter insertion, common-mode choke placement, shielded enclosure improvements, PCB-level layout modifications, and cable shielding enhancementsGeneralDevelop innovative design solutions to address integrated system trades for EMI/EMC, lightning, ESD, bonding, and RF challengesContribute to the definition, verification, and validation of vehicle, system, and component-level requirements for EMI/EMC, lightning, ESD, and RFDeliver high level technical presentations on bonding and EMC solutions to review boardsIntegrate technical work performed within the architecture team as well as design teamsImplement Python tools for automation of bond test data analysis, configuration management, and reportingLead and champion EMI design and system EMC engineering activitiesConduct comprehensive risk reduction testing for EMI/EMC based on established industry standardsMake quick decisions in fast-paced environmentsWork across different functional and design teams to find solutionsMentor junior engineers in electrical bonding design, EMC testing, and best practicesMinimum QualificationsMinimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline7+ years industry experience in Space/Aerospace system electrical bonding design and verification5+ years of hands-on experience in EMC/EMI testing and verification, with direct execution experience across all MIL-STD-461 CE, CS, RE, and RS test methodsProficiency in EMI test automation software, data acquisition, spectral post-processing, and limit-line comparison analysisDemonstrated experience leading, mentoring and managing small, creative teams on fast-paced projectsExceptional troubleshooting skills with proven ability to diagnose and resolve EMI issues down to the component levelStrong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplinesExcellent technical communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusionWillingness to support extended hours, weekend shifts, and on-call rotations during critical test campaignsWillingness to travel domestically and internationally to support customer test activitiesMust 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.Preferred QualificationM.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with EMC specialization10+ years industry experience in aerospace bonding, grounding, and EMC designExperience in the development of system engineering products such as requirements, interface control documents, and verification reportsExperience with challenging bonding implementations such as composite structures and moving interfacesExperience with instrumentation pipeline architecture and sensor data managementBackground in GitLab-based configuration management for bond design documentationExperience with Python programming for automation of bond test data analysis and reportingExperience in training for electrical bonding procedures in an aerospace manufacturing settingExperience with IGS panel design and test sequence developmentBase Pay Range ForCA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 VA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45Other 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 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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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. 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