Electrical Engineer II – New Glenn Avionics

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking an embedded hardware engineer to own end-to-end development of LRUs for New Glenn. You will drive electrical hardware from concept through flight-ready hardware, interfacing with design, test, systems, integration, software, and control teams.

You will apply hands-on skills to qualification testing, prototype builds, and production readiness, tackling radiation, temperature, vibration, and EMI/Do-160 MIL-STD challenges while maintaining a strong

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical or computer engineering or related field; 3+ years developing and testing hardware.
• Hands-on experience with complex electronic assemblies and system integration.
• Experience in avionics integration and test across full product lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
• Familiarity with ethernet, SPI, sensors, actuators, and signal conditioning.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication; safety and quality minded.

Responsibilities

• Own development and integration of LRU assemblies for embedded controllers on New Glenn.
• Lead qualification testing at assembly level under extreme environmental conditions per MIL-STD-461 and DO-160.
• Support stakeholders with requirement definition and verification activities.
• Apply technical expertise across concept to production, including power-on and acceptance testing.
• Support avionics embedded controller architecture trades, analyses, and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with avionics subsystems to assess capabilities, risks, and solutions.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Avionics integration and test

Independence in rapid development

Ethernet

SPI protocols

Sensors & actuators

Analog/digital filters

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in electrical or computer engineering or related field

Tools

Altium/ Cadence OrCAD / Allegro

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 like hydraulics, thrust vector control (TVC), fins, ordnance, sensors, valves, and more. 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 for Embedded Controllers 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.

• Support avionics embedded controller architecture trades studies, analyses, performance characterization and specification, device selection, and controller roadmap direction.

• 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 and testing real‑time embedded systems with a focus on modular and extensible architectures.

• Experience testing hardware to MIL-STD-461, DO-160 or similar environmental standards

• Experience developing and testing safety and mission‑critical systems (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.) aligned with DO-254 or similar standards.

• Proficiency with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting; assembly language, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar).

• Experience using Altium/Cadence OrCAD / Allegro (or similar tools) to design complex aerospace boards.

• Experience with scripting; programming and analysis/simulation/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting; assembly language, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar)

Base Pay Range for

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, 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 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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