Electrical engineer - Avionics Product Development

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced electrical/computer engineer to own end-to-end development and integration of LRUs for the New Glenn rocket. You will collaborate across design, test, systems, integration, software, and control disciplines throughout the lifecycle from conception to flight-ready hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, qualification testing, and rapid problem solving within a safety- and quality-focused culture. A B.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer engineering or related field with 3+ years of developing and testing complex hardware equipment over the entire product lifecycle.
• Direct hands-on experience in developing complex electronic assemblies with expertise in systems integration and qualification testing.
• Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test.
• Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
• Familiarity with ethernet, SPI protocols, complex computational devices to monitor sensors and drive actuators, analog/digital filters including design, development, and verification.
• Highly organized, safety and quality conscious, with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and integration of LRU assemblies that control various subsystems on New Glenn rocket such as electromechanical/electrohydraulic actuators, sensors, etc.
• Own qualification testing at the integrated assembly level in extreme environments of radiation, temperature, vibration, and EMI/EMC per MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 standards.
• Support stakeholders with requirement definition and verification activities.
• Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle, including concept, definition, design, verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and release to production.
• Collaborate with avionics subsystems to identify current technology capabilities, risks, opportunities, challenges and develop solutions.

Skills

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Eng

3+ years hardware development

Actuators

Systems integration

MIL-STD testing

Ethernet/SPI

Safety & quality

Graduate degree

Python

C

C++

Altium

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field

Tools

Altium

Python

C

C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 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.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will own end to end product development as a responsible engineer of LRUs. These LRUs are a critical component of New Glenn, and control some of the most significant functions on the rocket. In this role you'll interface with design, test, systems, integration, software and control engineering disciplines throughout the entire product lifecycle from conception to flight ready hardware.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! You should have the desire to learn from new challenges and the problem solving and communication skills to work within a highly interactive and experienced team.

Responsibilities:

• Own the development and integration of LRU assemblies that control various subsystems on New Glenn rocket such as electromechanical/electrohydraulic actuators, sensors, etc.
• Own qualification testing at the integrated assembly level in extreme environments of radiation, temperature, vibration, and EMI/EMC per MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 standards.
• Support stakeholders with requirement definition and verification activities.
• Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle, including concept, definition, design, verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and release to production.
• Collaborate with avionics subsystems to identify current technology capabilities, risks, opportunities, challenges and develop solutions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer engineering or related field with 3+ years of developing and testing complex hardware equipment over the entire product lifecycle.
• Direct hands-on experience in developing complex electronic assemblies with expertise in systems integration and qualification testing.
• Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test.
• Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
• Familiarity with ethernet, SPI protocols, complex computational devices to monitor sensors and drive actuators, analog/digital filters including design, development, and verification.
• Highly organized, safety and quality conscious, with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field.
• Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software.
• Experience developing hardware and testing safety and mission-critical systems (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.) aligned with MIL-STD-461, DO-160 or similar environmental standards.
• Experience using Altium (or similar tools) to design complex aerospace boards.
• Experience with scripting; programming and analysis/simulation/modeling tools: Python, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar)

Base Pay Range for:

• WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
• 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