Sr. Electrical Engineer - Avionics Center of Excellence

Blue Origin; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is reshaping the future of space travel. This role in the Avionics Center of Excellence involves leading a talented team to design and develop cutting-edge avionics hardware for flight vehicles. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will tackle complex engineering challenges while contributing to the mission of making space accessible to all. If you're passionate about aerospace engineering and want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Your expertise will help shape the next generation of space exploration.

Benefits

Relocation provided

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in complex hardware design.
• Strong understanding of EE principles and circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver avionics hardware.
• Design, develop, and verify high-performance avionics hardware.

Skills

High-speed digital circuit design

Analog circuit design

Mixed-signal circuit design

Circuit analysis and simulation

Altium usage

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Enterprise Engineering's (EE), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EPM allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization. This particular role is in EE's Avionics Center of Excellence.

This position is in Blue Origin’s Avionics Center of Excellence – as part of a diverse avionics team, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver avionics hardware subsystem elements, including common circuit blocks and development kits. You will design, develop, and verify high-performance avionics hardware for incorporation into various flight vehicles. Your responsibilities will encompass electronic requirements, architecture concepts, detailed design, development, and testing.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 10+ proven years of experience in the design of complex hardware
• Skilled Altium user

One or more of the following:

• High-speed digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit design, build, and troubleshooting, with a strong understanding of EE principles
• Circuit analysis and simulation, such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or Spice simulation
• Grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
• Batter y-based power systems, including power management, power switching, charging, and battery safety
• Computer command and I/O control for sophisticated industrial systems or vehicles
• RF communication subsystem and/or component design, with a strong background in RF principles
• Design of Data Acquisition Systems and familiarity with various sensor technologies
• Background developing sophisticated circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related areas
• 15+ years proven experience in design, development, integration, test, and operation of avionics systems or vehicles

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $152,235.00-$213,127.95;CO applicants is $139,979.00-$195,969.90;WA applicants is $152,235.00-$213,127.95

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable), and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, recognizing and appreciating diversity. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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