Space Electronics Design Engineer — Secure COMSEC

Blue Origin LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks an Electronics Design Engineer to craft secure communications hardware for COMSEC systems. You will collaborate with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA teams across the full hardware lifecycle, performing hands-on fabrication and testing for rapid prototyping.

Design for space radiation, select components to meet mission needs, and lead hardware verification plans. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with security standards while supporting spacecraft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design.
• Understanding of circuit analyses (Worst Case, Derating, Power, Timing).
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools.
• Experience designing high-speed digital systems.
• Strong understanding of space radiation effects on electronics.
• Experience with FPGA-based designs and software interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and verification of electrical hardware for COMSEC systems.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA teams across the lifecycle.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test hardware including wire harnesses and soldering.
• Design for space environment with radiation hardening (TID/SEE).
• Select components to meet mission radiation requirements.
• Define and execute hardware verification and validation plans.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues across integrated systems and support testing/launches.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet standards and security protocols.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit analysis

Schematic capture

PCB design

High-speed digital design

Space radiation design

FPGA-based designs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Schematic capture tools

FPGA toolchains

Job description

Blue Origin LLC seeks an Electronics Design Engineer to craft secure communications hardware for COMSEC systems. You will collaborate with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA teams across the full hardware lifecycle, performing hands-on fabrication and testing for rapid prototyping.

Design for space radiation, select components to meet mission needs, and lead hardware verification plans. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with security standards while supporting spacecraft