Avionics Hardware Engineer (Level 3) - Lunar Permenence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

14 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks an avionics hardware engineer to contribute to the development, testing, and qualification of Lunar Command and Data Handling (C&DH) and Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) components. The role involves hardware build, integration, and verification across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with a team of engineers to define interfaces, support hardware builds, and implement verification strategies while ensuring safety and quality in spaceflight hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace or related field.
• Experience in avionics hardware build and test.
• Experience in requirements development and verification.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and verification processes.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible lawfully to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support C&DH and PMAD Responsible Engineers in avionics hardware lifecycle development.
• Perform verification and qualification activities.
• Develop requirements and interface definitions.
• Conduct root cause analyses for hardware failures and mitigation plans.

Skills

Avionics hardware experience

Requirements development

Systems integration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace or related field

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Jama

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.

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 passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be a crucial member of our Core Avionics organization in the Lunar Permanence Business Unit. Directly contribute to the successful development of avionics components for our Lunar Vehicles. Work with a team of engineers to define, test, and certify avionics hardware. Responsibilities for this role are varied and dynamic, spanning the entire product life cycle from conception to sustainment, with partners across multiple technical functions. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration to enable affordable, safe, and repeatable spaceflight. You will be working on development, manufacturing, and testing of Lunar Command and Data Handling (C&DH) and Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) components. Your engineering responsibilities include developing product requirements, defining interfaces, supporting hardware build, integration, and test, developing and implementing verification and qualification strategies, conducting root cause analysis, and developing mitigation plans for hardware failures. Above all, we are looking for an avionics hardware engineer who is intellectually curious, holds a strong desire to continuously improve the capability and quality of products, and is dedicated to safety. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 20% of the time. Most work will reside in Kent, WA. Predominately 1st shift M-F; however, some evening or weekend work may be required during prime test campaigns On-site requirement 5-days / week Multiple positions available

Responsibilities

• Supporting C&DH and PMAD Responsible Engineers in avionics box lifecycle development in areas such as: Hardware build, integration, and test of Engineering Development Unit (EDU) and flight hardware
• Verification and qualification activities
• Requirements development and interface definition
• Root cause analyses for hardware failures and mitigation plan development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or other related field
• Avionics hardware build and test experience
• Complex hardware design experience in product design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Knowledge of / experience in requirements development and requirements-based verification
• Familiarity with integrated systems verification, including developing hardware verification test plans and verification test reports for certification / qualification
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Successful candidates typically have 6+ years of proven track record in design, development, or test of space industry avionics components and systems
• Experience developing digital, analog, and / or mixed-signal circuit board designs for avionics systems (including design, prototyping, schematics, layout, test and verification)
• Experience in circuit analysis and simulation, such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or P-Spice simulation
• Experience in grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
• Experience with Jama or similar requirements management tools
• Experience with MIL-STD/DO-160/SMC-S-016 environmental qualification testing of avionics hardware
• Familiarity with ARP 4754 and/or DO-254/DO-178 or similar standards
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle phases
• Familiarity with hardware development, integration, or verification

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Culture Statement

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, 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

• 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 work force. 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.

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