Avionics Electrical Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options for regular employees

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is looking for a Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer to lead the full life-cycle design of analog circuits used in rocket ignition systems. This role involves responsibilities from concept definition through production release, ensuring that designs meet high reliability standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in hardware development. Join Blue Origin’s mission to enable a future where millions can live and work in space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics hardware development.
• Experience designing Class 3, safety-critical PCBs for flight.
• Ability to lead teams through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own the full life-cycle electrical design of ignition systems.
• Interpret systems engineering and quality requirements.
• Manage vehicle interface requirements and support integration.

Skills

Electrical design of analog circuits

Technical leadership

Circuit design and debugging

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD layout tools

Job description

building the infrastructure of a spacefaring civilization. As a Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer on our Ignition Systems team, You'll work within a small, fast-moving, multi-disciplinary team where your designs fly. A typical day might involve leading an Agile scrum, conducting a schematic review, collaborating with electronics manufacturing subcontractors, and debugging a circuit in the lab - all while driving hardware from concept to qualification. This is a role for engineers who want real ownership, visible impact, and the satisfaction of seeing their work launch.**Responsibilities:**Own the full life-cycle electrical design of analog circuits used in ignition systems for rocket engines and thrusters - from concept and requirements definition through prototyping, verification, and release to productionInterpret systems engineering and quality requirements as they apply to electrical product developmentManage vehicle interface requirements and support system-level integration activities**Minimum Qualifications**B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics hardware development, including demonstrated technical leadership such as owning design projects end-to-end, making critical design decisions, or mentoring junior engineersDirect experience with analog and digital circuit design, analysis, test, and debugDemonstrated experience designing Class 3, safety-critical PCBs for flight or similarly demanding high-reliability applicationsProficiency with CAD layout tools and direct experience working with external board manufacturing and assembly vendorsWorking knowledge of EMI considerations in precision analog or high-voltage circuit design, including mechanical packaging for harsh environmental conditionsProven ability to operate independently, drive solutions, and lead teams through ambiguityStrong communication skills with the ability to present technical content concisely to varied audiences**Preferred Qualifications**Familiarity with aerospace avionics development standards (DO-254, ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-330, or similar)Experience developing radiation-tolerant hardware for space or similarly demanding environments* 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 (CDL drivers only), 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 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.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we're working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.