Avionics Hardware Engineer (Level 3) - Lunar Permenence

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

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be a crucial member of our Core Avionics organization in the Lunar Permanence Business Unit. Directly contribute to the successful development of avionics components for our Lunar Vehicles. Work with a team of engineers to define, test, and certify avionics hardware.

Responsibilities for this role are varied and dynamic, spanning the entire product life cycle from conception to sustainment, with partners across multiple technical functions. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration to enable affordable, safe, and repeatable spaceflight.

You will be working on development, manufacturing, and testing of Lunar Command and Data Handling (C&DH) and Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) components. Your engineering responsibilities include developing product requirements, defining interfaces, supporting hardware build, integration, and test, developing and implementing verification and qualification strategies, conducting root cause analysis, and developing mitigation plans for hardware failures.

• Above all, we are looking for an avionics hardware engineer who is intellectually curious, holds a strong desire to continuously improve the capability and quality of products, and is dedicated to safety. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
• Special Mentions
• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time. Most work will reside in Kent, WA.
• Predominately 1st shift M-F; however, some evening or weekend work may be required during prime test campaigns

On-site requirement 5-days / week

Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Supporting C&DH and PMAD Responsible Engineers in avionics box lifecycle development in areas such as:

Hardware build, integration, and test of Engineering Development Unit (EDU) and flight hardware

Requirements development and interface definition

Root cause analyses for hardware failures and mitigation plan development

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or other related field
• Avionics hardware build and test experience
• Complex hardware design experience in product design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Knowledge of / experience in requirements development and requirements-based verification
• Familiarity with integrated systems verification, including developing hardware verification test plans and verification test reports for certification / qualification
• 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, or related fields
• Successful candidates typically have 6+ years of proven track record in design, development, or test of space industry avionics components and systems
• Experience developing digital, analog, and / or mixed-signal circuit board designs for avionics systems (including design, prototyping, schematics, layout, test and verification)
• Experience in circuit analysis and simulation, such as worst-case circuit analysis, signal integrity analysis, and logic or P-Spice simulation
• Experience in grounding and general board layout principles, including EMI/EMC tradeoffs

Experience with Jama or similar requirements management tools

Experience with

MIL-STD/DO-160/SMC-S-016 environmental qualification testing of avionics hardware:

• Familiarity with ARP 4754 and/or DO-254/DO-178 or similar standards
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle phases
• Familiarity with hardware development, integration, or verification
• Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
• Other site ranges may differ
• Culture Statement

Additional information

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.

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 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.