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Application Close Date
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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 part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be a crucial member of our Core Avionics organization in the Lunar Permanence Business Unit. Directly contribute to the successful development of avionics components for our Lunar Vehicles. Work with a team of engineers to define, test, and certify avionics hardware. Responsibilities for this role are varied and dynamic, spanning the entire product life cycle from conception to sustainment, with partners across multiple technical functions. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration to enable affordable, safe, and repeatable spaceflight.
You will be working on development, manufacturing, and testing of Lunar Command and Data Handling (C&DH) components. Your engineering responsibilities include developing product requirements, defining interfaces, supporting hardware build, integration, and test, developing and implementing verification and qualification strategies, conducting root cause analysis, and developing mitigation plans for hardware failures.
Above all, we are looking for an avionics hardware engineer who is intellectually curious, holds a strong desire to continuously improve the capability and quality of products, and is dedicated to safety. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 20% of the time
Responsibilities
Will own an avionics box(s) for the C&DH team.
Developing product requirements and defining interfaces for engineering projects.
Supporting hardware build, integration, and testing processes.
Developing and implementing verification and qualification strategies.
Conducting root cause analysis for hardware failures and developing mitigation plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or other related field
Complex hardware design experience through product design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and application to space hardware designs
Direct experience in requirements development and requirements-based verification
Experience in managing within power budgets, latency and system redundancy requirements
Familiarity with integrated systems verification, including developing hardware verification test plans and verification test reports for certification / qualification
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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
Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related fields
Successful candidates typically have 12+ years of proven track record in design, development, and test of space industry avionics components and systems
Experience developing digital, analog, and / or mixed-signal circuit board designs for avionics systems (including design, prototyping, schematics, layout, test and verification)
Experience in circuit analysis and simulation, such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or P-Spice simulation
Experience in grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
Experience with Jama or similar requirements management tools
Experience with MIL-STD/DO-160/SMC-S-016 environmental qualification testing of avionics hardware
Familiarity with ARP 4754 and/or DO-254/DO-178 or similar standards
Familiarity with all phases of the product development lifecycle
Familiarity with HW / Embedded SW development, integration, and verification
Experience leading teams through project planning and execution
Compensation Range For
WA applicants is $152,235.00-$213,127.95
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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” 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 at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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