Senior Avionics Hardware Design Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 157 000 - 220 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support

Stock options

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Blue Origin is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to own the avionics hardware lifecycle, from component selection to prototyping and integration with vehicle systems. You will lead power-system design, hardware testing, and PCB layout, collaborating with mechanical, thermal, software, and systems teams to deliver reliable spaceflight hardware for demanding programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on building in the lab, designing for the space radiation environment, and contributing to flight-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of avionics and power hardware development experience for aerospace/defense/high-reliability applications.
• Hands-on engineer with experience designing, building, and reworking wire harnesses and prototype electronics.
• Understanding of common circuit analyses (Worst Case, Derating, Power Analysis).
• Strong understanding of designing for space radiation environment.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and test spacecraft avionics systems.
• Lead the design and analysis of vehicle power systems (generation, storage, regulation, distribution).
• Fabricate, assemble, and test hardware, wire harnesses, and sensor integration for rapid prototyping.
• Design for space environment and radiation hardening to meet mission requirements.
• Define and manage sensor interfaces (IMUs, star trackers, magnetometers, etc.).
• Develop schematics, manage PCB layout, and perform circuit simulations.

Connaissances

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace

Power hardware

Hands-on prototyping

Soldering

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Radiation hardening

Sensor interfaces

Formation

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Outils

Altium Designer

Cadence

Description du poste

Blue Origin is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to own the avionics hardware lifecycle, from component selection to prototyping and integration with vehicle systems. You will lead power-system design, hardware testing, and PCB layout, collaborating with mechanical, thermal, software, and systems teams to deliver reliable spaceflight hardware for demanding programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on building in the lab, designing for the space radiation environment, and contributing to flight-ready