Avionics Systems Engineer, C&DH & Crypto

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Education Support

401(k) Match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer to define and implement data handling architectures for the C&DH subsystem, with encryption and security baked into the design lifecycle. You will work across hardware and software teams to deliver mission-critical systems for space missions and national security applications.

The role requires active clearance, strong problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance (active or has been active within the past 2 years)
• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years industry experience developing avionics systems
• Expertise in delivering mission-critical C&DH systems including data handling architectures and cryptographic systems
• Familiarity with common spacecraft interfaces (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire) and digital/analog electrical interfaces (I2C, SPI, Serial)
• Strong foundation in layer 2/3 networking concepts (Ethernet, VLANs, QoS, IP, TCP/UDP, routing)
• Experience with requirements definition and decomposition, interface control, and verification
• Exceptional communicator and collaborator who thrives in fast-paced environments, analyzes complex systems effectively, and builds trusted relationships across teams

Responsibilities

• Participate in C&DH system architecture, trade studies, and concept development with integrated cryptographic and cybersecurity features—from requirements through operations support
• Translate system data handling and security requirements into actionable subsystem and component-level specifications, ensuring compliance across the design lifecycle
• Own verification and validation planning, partnering with integration and test teams to validate data handling and encryption hardware against requirements
• Drive technical excellence through participation in design reviews and cross-functional collaboration with hardware development teams

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

C&DH systems

Cryptographic systems

Networking concepts

Requirements decomposition

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Aerospace / related field

Tools

Altium/OrCAD/KiCad

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer to define and implement data handling architectures for the C&DH subsystem, with encryption and security baked into the design lifecycle. You will work across hardware and software teams to deliver mission-critical systems for space missions and national security applications.

The role requires active clearance, strong problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.