Electrical Responsible Engineer III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Electrical Responsible Engineer III to lead end-to-end build, test, and delivery of avionics boxes for engine customers at the Engines business unit. The role emphasizes electrical design and analysis of circuitry inside the box, with close interaction across design, test engineering, technicians, and leadership.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in electronics hardware development, hands-on analog/digital design, and experience with full qualification

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in electronics hardware development and test.
• Hands-on experience with analog and digital circuit design, analysis, test, and debug.
• Experience taking electronics assemblies through full qualification (Shock, Vibration, Thermal, EMI).

Responsibilities

• Oversee build, test, qualification, and delivery of avionics boxes to engine customer.
• Troubleshoot, document, and disposition non-conformances during product lifecycle.
• Design & analyze circuitry inside avionics boxes (analog, digital, power, etc.).
• Track and maintain box & board configurations across builds and tests.
• Present program status and issues at reviews (MRB).
• Identify root cause failure modes using formal methodologies (fault tree).
• Interface with design, test, manufacturing, customers, and external board houses to push builds forward.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Analog & Digital Design

Test & Debug

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

PCB layout

Testing equipment

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 lifecycle.
• Electrical 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 campaigns.
• Routinely 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 tasks.
• Interface with internal manufacturing/customers, and external circuit card houses to push builds forward and resolve issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ 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 tests.
• Highly 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 - $182,987.70 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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affine 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. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future.

We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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