Avionics Operations Engineer II

Blue Origin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to support the test and operation of avionics guidance, navigation and control systems for the New Glenn launch vehicle. You will develop, manage, and execute integrated tests, processing vehicle systems from launch site receipt through launch and landing.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, sequencing code creation, and collaboration with embedded software teams for OFP deployment, with shifts that include nights and weekends to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with avionics GNC design, integration, testing, or operations.
• Familiarity with code review processes and CLI usage.
• Knowledge of firmware vs software in avionics components (FPGA/PLC).
• Strong operations planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent technical communication in a launch-control environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, support, and execute integrated tests and operations for avionics GNC SW/HW.
• Process assigned vehicle systems from stage receipt at the launch site through launch and landing.
• Create engineering plans, procedures, data products, and HMI displays for launch readiness.
• Coordinate with embedded software teams for deployment and updates of OFP to avionics.
• Work shifts including nights and weekends to support launches and testing.
• Perform post-flight data reviews and implement process improvements.

Skills

Avionics GNC design

Launch systems experience

Code review processes

CLI usage

Firmware vs software in avionics

Operational planning

Technical communication

Off-shift availability

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Math

Tools

Qt

Simulink

HWIL/SWIL simulations

Job description

About Blue Origin

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!

Role Overview

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

This role is part of the Orbital Launch Engineering Avionics team . We are a small, passionate and accomplished team of operations experts . Y ou will develop, manage , support , and execute integrated tests and operations for various spaceflight systems on New Glenn up to and including l aunch.

Responsibilities

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and technicians, you will contribute to the test and operation of Avionics Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) SW/HW (IMUs, NAV Sensors, controls, GPS) & Main Flight Computing HW/SW spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of mission success for the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle.

You will be responsible for processing your assigned vehicle systems, from stage receipt at the launch site through launch and landing. You will help develop and maintain production schedules, quality documents, and engineering. You will work with other element teams to develop , interpret , and consume operational requirements and produce engineering work orders, technical plans, procedures , HMI displays , and other data products that are required to prepare and launch operational flight vehicles . You will also be responsible for interfacing with the embedded software development team when necessary for deployment and updating of Operational Flight Programs (OFP) to the vehicle avionics . As a test /operations engineer , you will ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are integrated and prepared for launch and flight.

As this role directly conducts launches this position requires candidates to work shifts including nights and weekends.

To prepare for launch , , write sequencer code, and create controller panels. During preparations, y ou will need to perform hands - on troubleshoot ing and test ing as required . You will certify as a launch engineer controller , ultimately operating your assigned systems on launch day. You will determine and correct anomaly causes, often during time-critical operations. After flight, you will perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements. Training will continue to increase the operators knowledge of other avionics systems for launch operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Aerospace, Electical , Mechnical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Math
• 3 + years industry experience in Avionics GNC Design, Test, Integration and / or Operations, launch systems, aerospace, or satellite operations
• Experience with code review process and SCI' 's, experience using CLI, basic knowledge of avionics network systems and routing tables.
• K nowledge of firmware vs software use in avionics components (FPGA's, PLC's, etc ) . Demonstrated field operations, coordinating activities with technicians and other engineering teams
• Strong operations planning and organizational skills
• Effective technical communications capabilities a nd must be comfortable speaking over communication within a launch control room.
• Ability to support off shift work schedules during launch and/or test campaigns
• 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

• Demonstrated control room or operations experience in a real-time, intense, and high consequence environment
• Detailed knowledge of Avionics Navigation theory including calculating coordinate transformations, satellite measurement data, and GPS theory
• E xperience with HWIL/SWIL/Simulations Test
• Programming languages or equivalent: Qt, Simulink