About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Electrical Engineering Co-Op position based in Altadena, California. The role spans approximately five months, running from January to June 2027. You will work on-site to support the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for planetary exploration and robotics.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, development, fabrication, and testing of electrical systems.
- Draft, update, and procure technical documentation, including mechanical part drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Conduct analog and digital circuit debug and perform circuit analysis.
- Execute test work instructions and review test data to recommend product or process changes.
- Evaluate and select instrumentation, such as temperature, pressure, and position sensors.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or equivalent accredited program.
- Solid understanding of circuit theory fundamentals.
- Experience with Altium schematic capture and PCB layout tools or equivalent.
- Familiarity with embedded C development and Spice simulation.
- Proficiency with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and LCR meters.
- Strong attention to detail, specifically regarding design documentation and test summary report generation.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Preferred: Hands-on project experience, co-curricular engagement, and relevant internship or academic project experience demonstrating technical and leadership skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Altadena, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to June).
- Employment Type: Full-time, on-site co-op.
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. The company develops reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers. It maintains headquarters in Kent, Washington. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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