Electrical Responsible Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is hiring an Electrical Responsible Engineer III in Seattle, WA. You will lead the end-to-end build, test, qualification, troubleshooting, and delivery of avionics boxes and design circuitry inside the box.

Collaborate with design, test engineers, technicians, and leadership to ensure safety and repeatable spaceflight. The role requires strong hands-on experience in analog/digital circuit design, and the ability to drive issues through formal root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee build, test, qualification, and delivery of avionics boxes.

Skills

Analog & digital circuit design

System-level troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field

Tools

CAD layout tools

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 the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.As an Electrical Responsible Engineer III, you will be responsible for the end-to-end build, test, qualification, troubleshooting, and delivery of avionics boxes. You will also be involved with design & analysis of circuitry inside the box. Interfacing and working well with other design, test engineers, technicians, and leadership will be required.This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.Responsibilities:Oversight of and responsibility for build, test, qualification, and delivery of completed avionics boxes to engine customer.Troubleshooting, documentation, and disposition of non-conformances as they occur during product lifecycleElectrical design & analysis of sub-circuitry, potentially including analog instrumentation, digital communication, power electronics, motor drives.Track and maintain box & board configurations across builds and test campaignsRoutinely present program status and issues, including at Material Review Board.Identify root cause failure modes using formal methodologies, such as fault tree.Interface with engineers & technicians across design & test to execute tests and perform design tasksInterface with internal manufacturing/customers, and external circuit card houses to push builds forward and resolve issuesMinimum Qualifications:B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field5+ years of professional experience in electronics hardware development and test.Direct hands-on experience with analog, digital circuit design, analysis, test, and debug.Experience taking electronics assemblies through full qualification, including Shock, Vibration, Thermal, EMI testsHighly organized teammate with excellent technical skills (written and verbal)Experience with data reduction/analysis and system troubleshooting in a lab or test environment.Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space.Preferred Qualifications:Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field.Knowledge of signal integrity, power conversion, grounding, and general board layout principles.Understanding of mechanical packaging of avionics in harsh environmental conditions.Knowledge of EMI issues related to precision analog or high voltage design.Proficiency using CAD layout tools to craft sophisticated printed circuit boards; and experience working with external board manufacturing and assembly vendors.Base Pay Range for:WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.