Sr. Electrical Engineer - Avionics Center of Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking an experienced avionics hardware engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team and deliver high‑performance avionics hardware for flight vehicles. You will define requirements, perform modeling and analysis, and guide the design from concept through fabrication and testing.

The role emphasizes electronics architecture, development, and test, with relocation provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver avionics hardware subsystems.
• Design, develop, and verify high‑performance avionics hardware for flight vehicles.
• Drive requirements definition, modeling, analysis, design, fabrication, and test of flight and power management components.

Skills

Hardware design

Circuit analysis

Electrical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Altium

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!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

As part of a the avionics team, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver avionics hardware subsystem elements, including common circuit blocks and development kits. As part of this team, you will design, develop, and verify high-performance avionics hardware for incorporation in various flight vehicles. Together with programs' technical leads you will drive requirements definition, modeling, analysis, design, fabrication, and test of flight and power management components and subsystems elements. Your responsibilities will encompass electronic requirements, architecture concepts, detailed design, development, and test.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 10+ proven years 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
• Experience in grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
• Battery-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 a variety of sensor technologies
• Background developing sophisticated circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
• 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 subject areas.
• 15+ years proven experience in design, development, integration, test, and operation of Avionics systems or vehicles

Base Pay Range For

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

Other Site Ranges May Differ

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 (CDL drivers only), 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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive 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.