Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer – Lunar Landers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Washington state is seeking an experienced Avionics Hardware Engineer to develop thoughtful avionics/control hardware and implement test strategies for power subsystem assemblies. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration across power design, firmware, software, and systems teams.

The candidate will design, validate, and troubleshoot hardware across the vehicle power path, develop automated test scripts, and participate in risk analyses and test planning throughout the

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering with hardware test, validation, and circuit design.
• Experience with high‑voltage test methods and safety considerations.
• Experience with automated test scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of power systems hardware: DC/DC, power sequencing, and power integrity.
• Familiarity with RS422/RS485/SPI/LVDS interfaces and mixed‑signal design.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategies and fixtures for power subsystem hardware.
• Create test cards, breakout boards, and fixtures for validation.
• Lead validation campaigns including TVAC and acceptance tests.
• Ensure data collection and requirement verification.
• Develop automated test scripts for EGSE and power sequencing.
• Troubleshoot failures and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate interfacing subsystems with the power subsystem.
• Support FMECA and design-for-test activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Hardware test

Circuit design

Power electronics

Automated testing

Python

LabVIEW

Power distribution

Mixed-signal design

Communication interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTSpice

PSpice

HyperLynx

SIMetrix/SIMPLIS

Simscape

Altium/Xpedition

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Washington state is seeking an experienced Avionics Hardware Engineer to develop thoughtful avionics/control hardware and implement test strategies for power subsystem assemblies. The role involves cross‑functional collaboration across power design, firmware, software, and systems teams.

The candidate will design, validate, and troubleshoot hardware across the vehicle power path, develop automated test scripts, and participate in risk analyses and test planning throughout the