Avionics Core Platform Engineer III — Lunar Spacecraft

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking a mid-career engineer for the vehicle Core Platform System team, focusing on compute, network, and I/O functions for lunar spacecraft. Role includes design, hands-on hardware work in labs, and support for integration and test of flight hardware.

The position emphasizes leadership, quality, and safety in spaceflight, with opportunities for travel and relocation. A BS in a related field and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant areas of engineering operations
• Experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit analysis, simulation, design, test, troubleshooting, signal integrity, power, and grounding and general board layout principles
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
• Avionics hardware component design and assembly experience
• Avionics hardware and software integration experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Technical authority for physical and functional components of the avionics hardware design for core compute and networking functions of a human-rated spacecraft
• Requirements development and management for avionics subsystems
• Development and execution of development, verification, and validation work in laboratory and production environments
• Integration of avionics interfaces with other vehicle subsystems
• Coordination with component developers on interface definitions, deliverables, and schedule alignment
• Support for long-lead hardware identification and procurement planning
• Risk analyses support including FMECA, DFx, and root-cause analysis
• Use engineering and business judgment to ensure optimal product design, manufacture, procurement, testing, qualification, and delivery

Skills

Electrical Engineering

5+ years experience

Avionics

Signal integrity

Hardware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering

MS/PhD in subject disciplines

Tools

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

HFSS

HSPICE

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking a mid-career engineer for the vehicle Core Platform System team, focusing on compute, network, and I/O functions for lunar spacecraft. Role includes design, hands-on hardware work in labs, and support for integration and test of flight hardware.

The position emphasizes leadership, quality, and safety in spaceflight, with opportunities for travel and relocation. A BS in a related field and 5+ years of experience are required.