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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 skilled and experienced Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 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 executing rigorous EMI/EMC testing, and developing robust verification strategies to ensure safe and repeatable spaceflight of our cutting-edge aerospace systems.

Special Mentions [Edit or remove as needed]

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 5% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve 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 platforms
• Author 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 matrices
• Design, develop, and refine detailed Test Plans and Test Procedures for executing EMI/EMC tests on a wide array of avionics components and systems
• Lead execution of the complete MIL-STD-461 test suite including:
  • CE101 - Conducted Emissions, power leads, 30 Hz to 10 kHz
  • CE102 - Conducted Emissions, power leads, 10 kHz to 10 MHz
  • CS101 - Conducted Susceptibility, power leads, 30 Hz to 150 kHz
  • CS114 - Conducted Susceptibility, bulk current injection (BCI), 10 kHz to 200 MHz
  • CS115 - Conducted Susceptibility, bulk current injection, impulse excitation
  • CS116 - Conducted Susceptibility, damped sinusoid transients, 10 kHz to 100 MHz
  • RE101 - Radiated Emissions, magnetic field, 30 Hz to 100 kHz
  • RE102 - Radiated Emissions, electric field, 10 kHz to 18 GHz
  • RS101 - Radiated Susceptibility, magnetic field, 30 Hz to 100 kHz
  • RS103 - Radiated Susceptibility, electric field, 10 kHz to 40 GHz
• Operate, 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 fixtures
• Apply knowledge of shielded room characterization, ground plane bonding techniques, and cable harness dressing in accordance with MIL-STD-461 test setup requirements
• Produce 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 determinations
• Troubleshoot 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 enhancements

General:

• Develop innovative design solutions to address integrated system trades for EMI/EMC, lightning, ESD, and RF challenges
• Contribute to the definition, verification, and validation of vehicle, system, and component-level requirements for EMI/EMC, lightning, ESD, and RF
• Deliver high level technical presentations on EMC solutions to review boards
• Integrate technical work performed within the architecture team as well as design teams
• Champion EMI design and system EMC engineering activities
• Conduct comprehensive risk reduction testing for EMI/EMC based on established industry standards
• Make quick decisions in fast-paced environments
• Work across different functional and design teams to find solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 5 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 methods
• In-depth working knowledge of MIL-STD-461G, DO-160G, MIL-B-5087, NASA-STD-4003, CISPR standards, and other relevant industry standards
• Proficiency in EMI test automation software, data acquisition, spectral post-processing, and limit-line comparison analysis
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and managing small, creative teams on fast-paced projects
• Strong systems engineering background with focus on electrical interfaces
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills with proven ability to diagnose and resolve EMI issues down to the component level
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines
• Excellent technical communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Willingness to support extended hours, weekend shifts, and on-call rotations during critical test campaigns
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering with EMC specialization

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55 WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 VA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Background Check

• 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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.