Senior Electrical Engineer – TeraWave High-Speed Digital & Networking Payload Hardware

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Education support

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking an experienced hardware design engineer to own hardware from concept through production for high-reliability space systems.

You will collaborate with FPGA, software, test, and manufacturing teams to translate requirements into robust circuit card assemblies, applying DFM/DFT, PFMEA, and SI/PI analyses in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in hardware design for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications.
• Demonstrated experience with high-speed digital circuit design and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and drive issues to closure.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with circuit-level analysis to validate design margin and requirements compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with systems and subsystem stakeholders to translate requirements into hardware designs that meet performance, reliability, and SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) constraints
• Perform rigorous circuit-level analysis including Worst Case Analysis (WCA), Component Derating Analysis, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI) analysis
• Represent hardware across the full development lifecycle — interfacing with procurement, software, FPGA, harness, test, and manufacturing teams
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) best practices to support high-volume production; perform Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Lead and support bring-up, debug, and functional verification of complex circuit card assemblies
• Operate independently, managing priorities, risks, and opportunities in a fast-paced development environment
• Contribute to an agile program management cadence through sprint-based planning and execution

Skills

Hardware design

High-speed digital

Systems collaboration

Problem solving

Circuit analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPICE

HyperLynx

HFSS

Job description

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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

About The Role

You will design, analyze, and validate complex circuit card assemblies for high-speed digital and networking payload systems operating in demanding environments. You will own hardware from concept through production, working across a cross-functional team that includes FPGA, software, test, and manufacturing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with systems and subsystem stakeholders to translate program requirements into hardware designs that meet performance, reliability, and SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) constraints
• Perform rigorous circuit-level analysis including Worst Case Analysis (WCA), Component Derating Analysis, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI) analysis
• Represent hardware across the full development lifecycle — interfacing with procurement, software, FPGA, harness, test, and manufacturing teams
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) best practices to support high-volume production; perform Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Lead and support bring-up, debug, and functional verification of complex circuit card assemblies
• Operate independently, managing priorities, risks, and opportunities in a fast-paced development environment
• Contribute to an agile program management cadence through sprint-based planning and execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience in hardware design for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications
• Demonstrated experience with high-speed digital circuit design and analysis
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and drive issues to closure
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines
• Hands‑on experience with circuit-level analysis to validate design margin and requirements compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed serial and parallel interface standards including SerDes, Ethernet (1G/10G/25G/100G), UART, SPI, I3C, MDIO, and IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
• Familiarity with network switching architectures and IP-layer networking concepts in embedded hardware contexts
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, HyperLynx, HFSS) and formal design verification methods
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and system-level integration considerations
• Experience with PCB layout — particularly techniques to improve signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal performance in high-density, high-speed designs
• Experience designing for reliability in radiation‑tolerant or space‑heritage environments (e.g., part selection, derating, latch-up mitigation)
• Experience with environmental qualification testing including vibration, thermal cycling, and shock testing

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

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 (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

• 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.
• 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

Blue Origin 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. 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. 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. 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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