Electrical Engineer III - Avionics Center of Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Education support program

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a senior avionics engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering avionics hardware for flight vehicles. You will drive requirements definition, modeling, analysis, design, fabrication and testing of power management and electronic subsystems.

Minimum: BS in EE/Physics, 6+ years of complex hardware design, Altium proficiency. Master’s degree preferred with 8+ years in avionics systems for vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in EE, physics, or related field.
• 6+ years in complex hardware design.
• Proficient in Altium.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary avionics hardware team.
• Design, develop and verify avionics hardware for flight vehicles.
• Define requirements, model, analyze, design, fabricate and test circuits.

Skills

High-speed digital design

Analog and mixed-signal design

Power management

RF design

Signal integrity analysis

EMI/EMC considerations

Circuit analysis and Spice

Grounding and board layout

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Bachelor in Physics or related field

Master of Science (preferred)

Tools

Altium

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 is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As part of a the avionics team, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver avionics hardware subsystem elements, including common circuit blocks and development kits. As part of this team, you will design, develop, and verify high-performance avionics hardware for incorporation in various flight vehicles. Together with programs' technical leads you will drive requirements definition, modeling, analysis, design, fabrication, and test of flight and power management components and subsystems elements. Your responsibilities will encompass electronic requirements, architecture concepts, detailed design, development, and test.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
6+ proven years experience in the design of complex hardware
Skilled Altium user

One or more of the following:
High-speed digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit design, build, and troubleshooting, with a strong understanding of EE principles
Circuit analysis and simulation, such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or Spice simulation
Experience in grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
Battery-based power systems, including power management, power switching, charging, and battery safety
Computer command and I/O control for sophisticated industrial systems or vehicles
RF communication subsystem and/or component design, with a strong background in RF principles
Design of Data Acquisition Systems and familiarity with a variety of sensor technologies
Background developing sophisticated circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
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
Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related subject areas.
8+ years proven experience in design, development, integration, test, and operation of Avionics systems or vehicles

Special Mentions
Relocation provided

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 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 .

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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