New Glenn Avionics Systems Engineer III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced avionics engineer to support the New Glenn launch vehicle development in Seattle, WA. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Electrical or related fields, plus 5+ years in avionics systems. Responsibilities include leading architecture studies, generating verification plans, and conducting safety analyses. The role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. A competitive compensation range of $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in avionics systems development.
• Demonstrated expertise in safety critical systems.
• Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Glenn Avionics architecture and support operations.
• Generate verification and validation plans.
• Contribute to design reviews and ensure compliance.

Skills

Systems engineering practices

Circuit design

Verbal communication

Python programming

Safety critical systems

Requirements management

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Computer Science, Aerospace

Tools

Databricks

Tableau

Git

JIRA

Confluence

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 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Contribute to or lead New Glenn Avionics architecture trade studies, concept development, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support.
• Analyze, manage, and interpret requirements at the New Glenn Avionics subsystem level and flow down requirements to lower‑level component specifications.
• Generate verification and validation plans, and work with integration and test teams to ensure the New Glenn Avionics subsystem meets requirements.
• Develop and manage power/network architecture, integrating multiple Avionics subsystems while ensuring deterministic performance and budget compliance.
• Develop and manage New Glenn Avionics fault tree analyses and other reliability/safety analyses across the system lifecycle.
• Produce technical writing (procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).
• Contribute to design reviews (e.g. PDR, CDR) and ensure technical artifacts meet quality and compliance standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and process definition within the New Glenn Avionics engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Computer Science, Aerospace, or related technical subject area
• 5+ years relevant experience in the full life cycle development of avionics systems, including requirements, design, integration, test, and operations
• Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems
• An understanding of requirements definition, decomposition, and flow‑down, circuit design, interface definition, hardware specifications, interface control, analyses, and verification
• Demonstrated expertise delivering complex, safety critical, or similarly highly integrated avionics systems involving multiple subsystems and networked and IO interfaces
• Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver results‑oriented solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment across disciplines
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated functional understanding of common electrical digital and analog interfaces (e.g. Serial Bus Communications, Video, Audio, Ethernet, Analog Sensors, etc.)
• Knowledge of several of the following avionics specialties: Instrumentation, RF, Ethernet networking, circuit design, safety critical software, wire harnesses, test equipment, environmental/DO‑160 testing
• Demonstrated proficiency communicating and integrating across multiple engineering disciplines to produce a unified coherent product as a team
• Safety analyses experience such as those described in DO 178, ARP4761, NUREG‑0492, NASA AFTH (Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA), Fault Tree Analyses (FTAs))
• Proficiency in Python, specifically for automation, testing, and data analysis
• Experience with software testing methodologies and best practices
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX environments
• Experience with data analysis tools like Databricks, Tableau, etc.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
• Experience with Agile development practices
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, DOORS/DNG, or MATLAB/Simulink

Compensation Range for

WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

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 (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

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 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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