Avionics Hardware Engineer

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced avionics engineer to design and own analog, mixed-signal, and digital circuits for space systems. You will lead boards through the full lifecycle—from concept and requirements to test, verification, and production release.

The role requires strong skills in signal integrity, power, and high-reliability designs, with hands-on hardware work and collaboration across engineering teams to advance Blue Origin lunar programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Broad understanding of electronics hardware development incl. complex circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or aerospace products.
• Experience with analog or mixed-signal design: analysis, simulation, testing, troubleshooting, and part selection.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and board layout principles.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, op amps, power supplies, memory, MOSFETs.
• Understanding of communication methods such as RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe.
• Willingness to work hands-on independently and in teams through development to production.
• Ability to earn trust and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and own avionics circuit designs across digital, analog, and mixed-signal domains.
• Own avionics boards throughout lifecycle from concept to production release.
• Support architecture trade studies, performance characterization, and device selection.
• Assist in risk analyses (FMECA, WCCA) and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.
• Contribute to technology development, safety initiatives, and process improvements.
• Communicate status, risks, and challenges to management.
• Collaborate with engineers on advanced avionics for Blue Origin lunar vehicles.

Skills

Avionics circuit design

Analog & mixed-signal

Signal integrity

Microcontrollers

FPGA familiarity

Testing & troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Power system design

Design reviews

Space avionics knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

TCL

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

HSPICE

HFSS

Linux shell

Windows batch scripting

Job description

• Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal avionics circuit designs


• Own avionics boards throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, analysis, prototyping, schematic capture, layout, design review, testing, verification, and production release


• Support avionics architecture trade studies, analyses, performance characterization, specification, device selection, and controller roadmap direction


• Support controller risk analyses, FMECA, WCCA, design-for-test/manufacture/cost activities, and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies


• Participate in technology development, mission assurance, safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements


• Communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management


• Collaborate with engineers on advanced avionics systems for Blue Origin's Blue Moon lunar landers and related products

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines


• Broad understanding of electronics hardware development, including complex circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or advanced commercial or aerospace electronic products


• Experience with analog or mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, testing, troubleshooting, and part selection


• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles


• Familiarity with microcontrollers, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, op amps, power supplies, volatile and non-volatile memory, and MOSFETs


• Knowledge of communication methods such as RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe


• Willingness to work hands-on independently and as part of a team throughout electronic assembly product development and production


• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of collaboration


• Ability to travel 10% to other Blue Origin locations and large-scale company events


• U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee


• Required background checks, including Blue's Standard Background Check


• Desired: Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines


• Desired: 1+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle avionics systems


• Desired: Experience with space vehicle avionics hardware development, integration, and test


• Desired: Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics for space applications


• Desired: Intermediate or better knowledge of power system design and operation


• Desired: Experience designing high-reliability safety-critical Class 2/3 board assemblies and familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254, and similar standards


• Desired: TCL, Python, Linux shell, Windows batch scripting, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, HSPICE, HFSS, or similar tools

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in avionics circuit design, including analog and mixed-signal systems, while effectively managing the product lifecycle from concept to production. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance avionics development processes and ensure compliance with safety and reliability standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Avionics Circuit Design


• Analog And Mixed-Signal Design


• Signal Integrity Knowledge


• Microcontroller And FPGA Familiarity


• Experience With Space Vehicle Avionics

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Circuit Design


• Schematic Capture


• Testing And Troubleshooting


• Part Selection


• Power System Design


• FMECA


• WCCA


• Design-For-Test


• Root-Cause Analysis


• High-Reliability Board Assembly

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication


• Trust Building


• Problem Solving


• Teamwork

Industry Keywords

• Avionics


• Aerospace Electronics


• IPC-A-600/610


• DO-254


• Radiation Effects On Electronics


• Communication Methods


• Consumer Electronics


• Wireless Devices


• Complex Circuit Cards


• Safety-Critical Systems

Tools & Technologies

• TCL


• Python


• C/C++


• MATLAB/Simulink


• HSPICE


• HFSS


• Linux Shell


• Windows Batch Scripting