Electrical Engineer III - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a hardware-focused engineer to drive digital design and avionics integration for spaceflight, using FPGAs and CMOS sensors. You will specify COTS components, support ruggedized hardware development, and work with a cross-disciplinary team on qualification activities.

The role emphasizes end-to-end design, test plans, and collaboration with senior engineers to deliver flight-ready electronics for the TeraWave program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 4+ years designing ruggedized electronic components or high-reliability hardware.
• Experience with space-rated hardware development and qualification support.
• Digital design with FPGAs and CMOS sensors.

Responsibilities

• Act as hardware focal point for digital design across spacecraft bus avionics.
• Support end-to-end development for space-rated components with senior guidance.
• Collaborate on PCB interconnects and signal integrity analyses for COTS designs.
• Plan tests, reviews, and documentation for hardware qualification.

Skills

FPGAs

CMOS sensors

Altium Designer

PCB design

EMI/EMC mitigation

COTS components

Python/C++

Radiation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

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! Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.As part of the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team, you will serve as a hardware focal point across spacecraft bus electronics, with a focus on digital design and hardware implementation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components.You will contribute to requirements definition, design, analysis, test, and review of avionics hardware, supporting the TeraWave Satellite system from concept through formal qualification and verification, including integration and flight support activities. This role works under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads while independently executing assigned design and analysis tasks.## Responsibilities include but are not limited to:* Act as a hardware focal point for digital design and COTS component selection/integration across spacecraft bus avionics* Support end-to-end product development activities for space-rated components, in coordination with senior engineers and technical leads* Participate as a contributing member of a cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment* Support the design cycle of flight and mission-critical avionics, with emphasis on digital hardware implementation* Work with customers and stakeholders to help define requirements and contribute to design architecture* Collaborate with the electrical engineering team on PCB interconnect systems, and support signal/power integrity analyses for COTS-based digital designs* Contribute to design trade studies evaluating COTS components for performance, reliability, availability, and obsolescence risk* Design and implement avionics hardware solutions leveraging COTS components for performance and reliability in harsh environments* Support creation of mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents* Plan and execute engineering tests and support data review activities* Create technical presentations and documentation for assigned subjects* Support review of assembly instructions and hardware build activities* Support requirements validation through design, test, analysis, and inspection* Support Production and Quality Engineering as needed, including dispositioning material defects* Support management of product design configuration revisions through the product lifecycle* Collaborate with and provide technical input to junior engineers on shared tasks* Contribute to design and documentation reviews led by senior team members## Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field* 4+ years of hands-on experience designing ruggedized electronic components or high-reliability hardware, with a focus on digital design and hardware implementation* Experience contributing to product development activities for space-rated or high-reliability hardware (requirements, design, test, or qualification support)* Digital design experience, including FPGAs and CMOS sensors* Hands-on PCB design experience using Altium Designer, including multi-layer stack-ups, impedance-controlled nets, FPGA integration, and foundational EMI/EMC mitigation practices* Experience selecting, qualifying, and integrating COTS electronic components into hardware assemblies* 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* Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field* Exposure to designing hardware for radiation environments, including EEE parts selection considerations for space applications* Experience integrating optoelectronic or electromechanical components into flight hardware assemblies* Familiarity with worst-case circuit analysis, circuit FEA, or FMEA/FMECA practices* Proficiency with scripting/programming tools such as Python, C, C++, or MATLAB* Ability to work independently on assigned technical tasks within rapid-development programs and aggressive schedules* Interest in growing toward broader technical ownership and cross-functional leadership over time### Base Pay Range for:CA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55WA 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.