Senior Avionics & Controls Architect, Rocket Engines

Blue Origin; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 183,193 - 256,469; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Technical Lead Engineer for Rocket Engine Avionics & Control Systems in Phoenix, AZ. This role demands expertise in avionics and control systems, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams for complex rocket engine programs.

The successful candidate will define technical architecture, guide design reviews, and own the technical baseline for avionics systems, tied to the mission of pioneering space travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in avionics systems or control systems.
• Hands-on expertise in avionics architecture and embedded systems design.
• Ability to lead and influence technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the avionics and control system technical baseline.
• Lead design reviews with technical approval authority.
• Identify and resolve complex system-level technical risks.
• Provide oversight during critical test campaigns.

Skills

Aerospace electronics

Embedded software

Controls algorithms

Sensors and actuators

Data networks

Model-based design

Control theory

Digital signal processing

Engineering leadership

Education

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Technical Lead Engineer for Rocket Engine Avionics & Control Systems in Phoenix, AZ. This role demands expertise in avionics and control systems, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams for complex rocket engine programs.

The successful candidate will define technical architecture, guide design reviews, and own the technical baseline for avionics systems, tied to the mission of pioneering space travel.