Senior Avionics Core Platform Engineer – Lunar Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a mid-career electrical/aerospace engineer to lead avionics hardware design for core compute and networking on lunar spacecraft. You will develop requirements, execute verifications, and integrate interfaces across vehicle subsystems in a hands-on lab and flight environment.

The role demands strong communication, leadership, and experience with mixed-signal circuits, validation, and safety-critical design practices in a fast-paced aerospace setting. Relocation possible.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering operations experience.
• Experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits; signal integrity.
• Avionics hardware design and assembly experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical authority for avionics hardware design for core compute and networking functions.
• Develop and manage requirements for avionics subsystems with traceability.
• Develop, verify, and validate hardware in lab and production environments.
• Integrate avionics interfaces with GNC, power, propulsion, and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with internal/external component developers on interfaces and schedules.
• Support long-lead hardware identification and procurement planning.
• Risk analyses support including FMECA, DFx, and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Avionics design

FMECA

Requirements mgmt

Python scripting

C/C++

System modeling

Test & verification

Leadership

Education

BS Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering

MS/PhD in subject disciplines (preferred)

Tools

HSPICE

HFSS

MATLAB/Simulink

IPC-254 / IPC standards

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a mid-career electrical/aerospace engineer to lead avionics hardware design for core compute and networking on lunar spacecraft. You will develop requirements, execute verifications, and integrate interfaces across vehicle subsystems in a hands-on lab and flight environment.

The role demands strong communication, leadership, and experience with mixed-signal circuits, validation, and safety-critical design practices in a fast-paced aerospace setting. Relocation possible.