Avionics EEE Components Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,706 - 182,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

BLUE ORIGIN is seeking a Component Engineer to enhance the reliability of avionics systems. This role involves selecting electrical components, conducting evaluations, and supporting procurement efforts. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Join BLUE ORIGIN and contribute to advancing sustainable space infrastructure. Collaborative skills are essential, along with a passion for aerospace innovations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in avionics hardware development.
• Experience with managing part change notifications and assessing impact.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Utilize PLM software systems for product/component approval lifecycle.
• Lead program-wide component level assessments.
• Support obsolescence management efforts.

Skills

Ability to assess the Bill of Materials

Experience with avionics hardware development

Hands-on experience in component management

Ability to travel to supplier locations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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 hardworking team of specialists, you will be responsible for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical (EEE) component selection, pedigree evaluation, component derating, part-level analyses and environmental impact assessments. You will also provide support for EEE component procurement and inventory management. Your domain expertise as a Component Engineer will help the team develop and evolve our standards for EEE component testing, screening, and qualification.

In this role you will share in the team’s effort to improve the performance and reliability of our avionics systems.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a range of skills, experience, and knowledge to apply EEE components in high-reliability applications.

In addition, you will need to be able to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with engineers, program managers and suppliers. You will need to be able to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Utilize features of PLM software systems to improve visibility into the product/component approval lifecycle for all business/technical stakeholders
• Lead program-wide component level assessment and evaluation activities
• Support sustaining engineering and obsolescence management efforts in a EEE components capacity
• Develop component level requirements and assist the responsible engineer in design solutions
• Develop value-added screening and qualification approaches and methodologies
• Ensure compliance to EEE component requirements
• Lead sustainment activities to maintain baseline control. Increased focus on PCN/GIDEP management and proactive obsolescence planning is needed.
• Enforce baseline control

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in component and parts management, avionics hardware development, integration, and/or test
• Ability to assess the Bill of Materials for avionics designs against approved vendor/component parts lists and standards
• Experience in a design, manufacturing, quality, or reliability capacity
• Ability to lead and investigate part advisories and alerts (e.g., GIDEP, ECIA)
• Experience with managing part change notifications and assessing impact
• Experience with obsolescence management of EEE parts
• Ability to travel as the need arises to supplier locations throughout the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of exposure to semiconductor design/processing, component screening, accelerated testing, reliability analysis
• Experience with the use of commercial/automotive parts in aerospace applications
• Familiarity with common EEE Component aerospace requirements (e.g., EEE-INST-002, MIL‑STD‑883, MIL‑STD‑981, AEC‑Q standards, etc.)
• Ability to acquire, evaluate, and explain Destructive Physical Analysis results, performance screening data, and component qualification artifacts from vendors per EEE Parts Control Plan requirements
• Experience developing and maintaining source control documentation for EEE components used in avionics/high‑reliability designs
• Experience acquiring and assessing Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for automotive parts
• Experience processing non‑standard part approval requests, program waiver requests, and discussing and explaining component quality documentation

Compensation Range

CA applicants: $130,706.00 – $182,987.70
CO applicants: $119,814.00 – $167,738.55
WA applicants: $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 (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 the role requires being on a military installation.
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• Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, with pre‑employment and random drug testing and DOT physical.

Benefits

• 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 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are 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 workforce. 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 and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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