Avionics Hardware Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,136 - 149,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options for regular employees

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin, based in Washington, is seeking an avionics-focused engineer to lead the design, analysis, and testing of advanced avionic boards used in lunar and spaceflight systems. You will own projects across the full lifecycle, from concept through production, and collaborate across teams to ensure robust, safe, and reliable hardware for space vehicles.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuits, with expectations of cross-functional coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 2+ years in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems.
• Experience with analog, digital or mixed-signal circuit design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal avionic designs that interact with avionics systems.
• Own avionics boards across the lifecycle from concept through production.
• Support trades, performance characterization, and device selection.
• Conduct FMECA, WCCA, DFx, and root‑cause analyses of test discrepancies.
• Participate in technology development, mission assurance, and avionics process improvements.
• Communicate development status and risks to management.

Skills

Avionics design

Circuit layout

Hardware development

Signal integrity

MCUs

FPGAs

ADCs/DACs

Communication protocols (RS232/RS422/I

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

IPC-A-600/610

DO-254

MATLAB/Simulink

HSPICE

HFSS

Job description

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.

Join a hard‑working team of engineers to develop advanced Avionics systems, directly impacting the future of human spaceflight. Contribute to the thoughtful design, test, and integration phase the team is supporting for analysis and avionics/control hardware design, pioneering spacecraft systems. Blue Origin values collaboration, trust, a culture of safety, and a bias for action recognizing each team member's input.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit avionic designs that interact with avionics systems.
• Own these avionics boards across the entire product life cycle, from concept and requirements definition, design, analysis, prototyping, schematic capture, layout, design review, test/verification (power‑on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and through release to production.
• Support avionics trade studies, analyses, performance characterization and specification, and device selection.
• Support controller risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), worst case circuit analyses (WCCA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root‑cause analysis of test discrepancies.
• Participate in program level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements.
• Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines
• 2+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
• A breadth of understanding in electronics hardware development such as developing complex circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products
• Experience with analog, digital or mixed‑signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
• Familiar with many of the following parts and their usage: microcontrollers, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, Op Amps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), volatile memory (DDR), non‑volatile memory (NAND, NOR, etc.), and MOSFETs
• Knowledge of common communication methods, such as RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe
• Desire to work hands‑on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration
• 25‑50% travel to Blue Origin locations for meetings, product testing, or large‑scale company events if not based in Washington

Desired

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines
• Experience with space vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
• Basic or better knowledge of motor controller design and operation
• Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety‑critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC‑A‑600/610, DO‑254 and similar standards
• Scripting, Programming and Analysis: TCL, Python, Linux shell and Windows batch scripting; C / C++; MATLAB / Simulink, HSPICE and HFSS (or similar modeling/analysis tools)

Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $107,136.00 – $149,990.40
CO applicants is $98,208.00 – $137,491.20
WA applicants is $107,136.00 – $149,990.40

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 (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

• 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.

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 for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their 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 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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