Senior Electrical Engineer - MK2 Crew Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Washington is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design mission hardware for crew interfaces and habitability systems, from concept through qualification and flight.

You will guide electrical architectures, own interfaces and circuits, and work with vehicle systems, mechanical, test, and manufacturing engineers to deliver robust, integrated solutions that support safe human spaceflight.

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• 7+ years in high‑reliability electronics (space/defense or similar).
• Release‑quality artifacts under configuration control (schematics, BoMs, drawings).
• Hands‑on lab bring‑up and debugging experience.
• Proficiency with ECAD/analysis tools (Altium/Mentor/KiCad, SPICE).
• Strong cross‑functional communication with systems, mechanical, software.

Responsibilities

• Develop avionics hardware (boards and integrated assemblies).
• Understand the full product life-cycle from concept to production.
• Design analog and digital boards interacting with avionics systems.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines on Crew Systems products.
• Support risk analyses, FMECA, DFx, and root‑cause analysis of test discrepancies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

High-reliability electronics

Circuit design

Cross-functional collaboration

ECAD/analysis tools

Signal analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering or related field

M.S. in electrical engineering (preferred)

Tools

Altium

Mentor Graphics

KiCad

SPICE

Job description

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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will develop, execute, and integrate electrical and electromechanical components for crew interface hardware and habitability systems. In this role, you will serve as an electrical engineer to design mission hardware from concept through qualification and flight. You will work closely with vehicle systems, mechanical, test, and manufacturing engineers to execute your designs. This position requires both systems‑level thinking and hands‑on execution. You will guide the electrical architecture of crew systems components to ensure robust, simple, and integrated solutions. You will be responsible for defining electrical interfaces and control circuits, designing circuit card assemblies, and owning the electrical components through build, test, and verification. This role demands an electrical engineer who can challenge existing approaches, simplify complex systems, and balance technical rigor with practical implementation. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, teamwork skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop avionics hardware (boards and integrated assemblies).
• Have a solid understanding of the entire product life‑cycle; including concept and requirements definition, design, prototyping, verification (power‑on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and release to production.
• Design analog and digital boards that interact with avionics systems (including microcontrollers, sensors, electromechanical actuators, pumps, motors, valves); including analysis, schematic capture, layout, design review, test/verification and release.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines in integrated product teams throughout the design, build, test, and verification of various Crew Systems products.
• Support risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root‑cause analysis of test discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years in high‑reliability electronics (spacecraft/launch/aviation/defense or similar), including board‑and/or box‑level design through integration and test.
• Demonstrated ability to produce release‑quality artifacts under configuration control (schematics, BoMs, drawings, test procedures/reports).
• Hands‑on lab bring‑up/debug skills (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, power supplies, load emulation; failure isolation and re‑test).
• Proficiency with ECAD/analysis tools (e.g., Altium/Mentor/KiCad, SPICE), signal analysis, grounding schemes and EMC‑aware design fundamentals.
• Strong cross‑functional communication with systems, mechanical, software, and mission assurance/quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with electromechanical and fluid components control and integration.
• Experience with designing human machine interfaces.
• Experience supporting TVAC/vibe/shock and EMI/EMC testing with troubleshooting and closure documentation.
• Experience with harness design and assembly process considerations for spacecraft.
• Familiarity with spacecraft command and data handling systems and protocols.
• Experience with parts derating, traceability (CoC/CoQ), and basic radiation considerations (TID/SEE) appropriate to mission class.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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 BlueOrigin, 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 BlueOrigin 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BlueOrigin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. BlueOrigin 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. 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, sex, 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. BlueOrigin 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here. BlueOrigin is also a black‑life‑oriented organization committed to equitable opportunities for all identities.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on BlueOrigin’s affirmatively action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices.

BlueOrigin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, BlueOrigin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. BlueOrigin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At BlueOrigin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.