Senior Space Power Electronics & Avionics Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 156,802 - 219,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a senior avionics engineer to drive requirements, design, analysis, and verification for space-rated components within the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team. You will lead cross-disciplinary efforts from concept through qualification and flight support, ensuring high reliability in harsh space environments.

The role emphasizes end-to-end product development, leadership, and collaboration with customers and engineering teams to meet mission requirements and performance targets.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years designing ruggedized, high-reliability electronics.
• 8+ years designing switching DCDC power supplies with layout and testing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development for a space-rated component.
• Lead cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environment.
• Define requirements and design architecture for flight avionics.
• Plan and conduct engineering tests and data reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and approve designs/documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Schematic design

PCB design

Radiation-hardened hardware

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a senior avionics engineer to drive requirements, design, analysis, and verification for space-rated components within the Spacecraft Bus Avionics team. You will lead cross-disciplinary efforts from concept through qualification and flight support, ensuring high reliability in harsh space environments.

The role emphasizes end-to-end product development, leadership, and collaboration with customers and engineering teams to meet mission requirements and performance targets.