Electrical Engineer II – New Glenn Avionics

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,136 - 149,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

Stock Options for employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to support the development of New Glenn, a reusable orbital launch vehicle. You will be responsible for the development and integration of critical LRU assemblies, ensuring compliance with strict quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, a Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in electronic assembly development. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including stock options and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years developing and testing complex hardware equipment.
• Direct hands-on experience in developing electronic assemblies.
• Passion for avionics integration and test.
• Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and integration of LRU assemblies for Embedded Controllers.
• Conduct qualification testing in extreme environments as per military standards.
• Support stakeholders with requirement definition and verification activities.
• Collaborate with subsystems to identify current technology capabilities.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Complex systems integration

Familiarity with ethernet and SPI protocols

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in electrical or computer engineering

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

Python

C, C++

Altium/Cadence OrCAD/Allegro

MATLAB/Simulink/SPICE

Job description

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—hydraulics, thrust vector control, 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.

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: $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

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.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

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 workforce. 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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