Senior Avionics Power Electronics Engineer

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an avionics hardware engineer to develop and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal avionics circuits across the full product lifecycle. You will support architecture trade studies, risk analyses, and safety initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams at multiple Blue Origin locations.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, verification, and production release, with expectations for strong leadership in complex board assemblies and high-reliability hardware for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Broad understanding of electronics hardware development including complex circuit cards and aerospace products.
• Experience with analog or mixed-signal circuit design including analysis, testing, and part selection.
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and layout principles.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, op amps, LDOs, DDR, NAND/NOR memory, and MOSFETs.
• Knowledge of communication methods including RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, PCIe.
• Willingness to work hands-on independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and own avionics circuit designs across analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains.
• Own avionics boards through the full lifecycle from concept through production release.
• Support architecture studies, performance characterization, and controller roadmap direction.
• Contribute to risk analyses, FMECA, WCCA, and design-for-test/manufacture/cost.
• Participate in technology development, mission assurance, safety initiatives, and process improvements.
• Communicate status, risks, and challenges to management.

Skills

Circuit Design

Analysis And Simulation

Testing And Troubleshooting

Part Selection

Microcontroller Familiarity

FPGA Knowledge

Communication Methods

Power System Design

High-Reliability Board Assemblies

Radiation Effects Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering (desired)

Tools

TCL

Python

Linux Shell

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

HSPICE

HFSS

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an avionics hardware engineer to develop and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal avionics circuits across the full product lifecycle. You will support architecture trade studies, risk analyses, and safety initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams at multiple Blue Origin locations.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, verification, and production release, with expectations for strong leadership in complex board assemblies and high-reliability hardware for