Power Electronics Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an avionics hardware engineer to develop and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal avionics circuits across the full product lifecycle. You will support architecture trade studies, risk analyses, and safety initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams at multiple Blue Origin locations.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, verification, and production release, with expectations for strong leadership in complex board assemblies and high-reliability hardware for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Broad understanding of electronics hardware development including complex circuit cards and aerospace products.
• Experience with analog or mixed-signal circuit design including analysis, testing, and part selection.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and layout principles.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, op amps, LDOs, DDR, NAND/NOR memory, and MOSFETs.
• Knowledge of communication methods including RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe.
• Willingness to work hands-on independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and own avionics circuit designs across analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains.
• Own avionics boards through the full lifecycle from concept through production release.
• Support architecture studies, performance characterization, and controller roadmap direction.
• Contribute to risk analyses, FMECA, WCCA, and design-for-test/manufacture/cost.
• Participate in technology development, mission assurance, safety initiatives, and process improvements.
• Communicate status, risks, and challenges to management.

Skills

Circuit Design

Analysis And Simulation

Testing And Troubleshooting

Part Selection

Microcontroller Familiarity

FPGA Knowledge

Communication Methods

Power System Design

High-Reliability Board Assemblies

Radiation Effects Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering (desired)

Tools

TCL

Python

Linux Shell

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

HSPICE

HFSS

Job description

• Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal avionics circuit designs
• Own avionics boards throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and requirements through design, analysis, prototyping, schematic capture, layout, design review, testing, verification, and production release
• Support avionics architecture trade studies, analyses, performance characterization, device selection, and controller roadmap direction
• Support controller risk analyses, FMECA, WCCA, design for test/manufacture/cost, and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies
• Participate in technology development, mission assurance, safety initiatives, and avionics process improvements
• Communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management
• Contribute to Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related lunar infrastructure products

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines
• Broad understanding of electronics hardware development, including complex circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or advanced commercial or aerospace electronic products
• Experience with analog or mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, testing, troubleshooting, and part selection
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, op amps, linear/LDO/DC/DC power supplies, DDR, NAND/NOR memory, and MOSFETs
• Knowledge of communication methods including RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe
• Willingness to work hands-on independently and as part of a team through electronic assembly development and production
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a collaborative culture
• Ability to travel 10% to other Blue Origin locations and large-scale company events
• U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission as a refugee or asylee
• Standard background check required
• Desired: Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines
• Desired: 7+ years of experience in vehicle avionics design, development, testing, and operation
• Desired: Space vehicle avionics hardware development, integration, and testing experience
• Desired: Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics for space applications
• Desired: Intermediate or better knowledge of power system design and operation
• Desired: Experience designing high-reliability safety-critical Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610 and DO-254
• Desired: TCL, Python, Linux shell, Windows batch scripting, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, HSPICE, and HFSS or similar tools

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in avionics circuit design, including analog and mixed-signal systems, with a strong focus on the entire product lifecycle from concept to production. Proficient in electronics hardware development and familiar with safety-critical design standards and methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Avionics Circuit Design
• Analog And Mixed-Signal Design
• Electronics Hardware Development
• Signal Integrity And Board Layout Principles
• Experience With Safety-Critical Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Circuit Design
• Analysis And Simulation
• Testing And Troubleshooting
• Part Selection
• Microcontroller Familiarity
• FPGA Knowledge
• Communication Methods
• Power System Design
• High-Reliability Board Assemblies
• Radiation Effects Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Positive Relationship Building
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Avionics
• Space Vehicle Hardware Development
• IPC-A-600/610
• DO-254
• FMECA
• WCCA

Tools & Technologies

• TCL
• Python
• Linux Shell
• C/C++
• MATLAB/Simulink
• HSPICE
• HFSS