Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer - Blue Ring

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer to join their Blue Ring team. This role involves designing and testing sophisticated avionics systems for space vehicles, ensuring integration and performance while working collaboratively in a dynamic and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics hardware and signal integrity, contributing directly to cutting-edge solutions in space mobility.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education Support Program

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in avionics hardware development.
• Experience with high-speed serial bus design.
• Familiarity with parts like ADCs, DACs, and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Design circuit card layouts and lead testing efforts.
• Collaborate with teams for integration of avionics systems.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Signal integrity

Problem solving

Circuit card design

Technical guidance

Testing protocols

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence OrCAD

Cadence Allegro

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Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists and engineers, you will shepherd our existing engineering development unit avionics systems through ATP and QTP testing and help ensure we deliver the highest quality, most reliable avionics' hardware under budget and within schedule.

You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility!

Responsibilities

• Design and own circuit card designs
• Lead testing efforts in our Labs
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure detailed integration and performance of avionics systems
• Develop and implement testing protocols to validate design integrity
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Find and address potential design risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• A breadth of understanding and expertise in electronics hardware development such as developing sophisticated circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other electronic commercial or aerospace products
• 8+ years of experience crafting and testing analog, high-speed digital, or mixed-signal circuits, including part selection, analysis, simulation, laboratory testing, and problem-solving
• Knowledge of signal-integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
• Experience bringing Avionics Hardware through qualification testing
• Experience with high-speed serial bus design and optimization
• Experience with schematic-capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer (preferable) or Cadence OrCAD / Cadence Allegro tool suites
• Familiar with many of the following parts and their usage: ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), microcontrollers, processors, volatile memory (DDR), non-volatile memory (NAND, NOR, etc.), and MOSFETs
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Successful candidates typically have 10+ years of experience in design, development, and test
• Understanding of industry-standard communication protocols including Ethernet, IEEE 1588, and NTP v.4
• Experience leading efforts in collaboration with multi-functional teams for up-screening and qualification of commercial-grade parts for use in space environments
• Familiarity with space hardware testing standards and practices for communication systems
• Eligibility to acquire a US government security clearance
  
  

Compensation Range For

WA applicants is $152,235.00-$213,127.95

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, 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.
  
  

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
  
  

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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, and/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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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