Avionics Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Avionics Systems Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Lunar Permanence business unit, you will play a critical role in developing sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and integrate electrical/avionics integration hardware, software, and interconnect solutions to support our avionics communications systems.
  • Develop test plans, procedures, and scripts to be executed in standalone and integrated environments.
  • Conduct ad-hoc and formal verification and validation testing.
  • Document test results per program requirements and communicate risks, issues, and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds and areas of expertise.
  • Perform data interpretation, assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems.
  • Support the integration of vehicle hardware, ground support equipment, operator consoles, and analysis tooling necessary to verify the requirements and performance of units under test within an integrated test environment.
  • Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in a lab environment.
  • Design, develop, and implement lab test tools and software to automate testing processes and improve efficiency.
  • Support integration and test activities including wiring, hardware installation, and test bench setup.
  • Participate in design and system reviews to provide feedback on integration and testability throughout all phases of the project.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with real-time vehicle simulations.
Requirements
  • B.S. in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience working with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: prototyping, design, integration, and/or test.
  • Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed-signal parts and their use, such as CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, Power Supplies (LDOs, Linear, DC/DC), MOSFETs, LVDS, SPI, I2C, RS422/232, Ethernet, and PCIe.
  • Understanding of safety-critical systems development (aerospace, medical, automotive).
  • Experience integrating and testing vehicle systems.
  • Experience developing special electronic test equipment and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle.
  • Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Soldering, PCB rework, crimping, harness/connector assembly.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • RF communication subsystem and/or component design experience, with a strong background in RF principles, specifically UHF and S-band RF for vehicle and ground station development and link.
  • Strong background in planning and defining an RF system, including crafting RF link budgets, performing antenna placement planning, and conducting site tests.
  • Ability to work with multi-functional teams such as mechanical, ground, and operations to partner for the best design implementation solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • M.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with the development and execution of a large-scale verification of avionics and RF systems on autonomous spaceflight systems.
  • Experience supporting testbeds for spaceflight systems.
  • Experience programming in C++ and/or Python, with Simulink experience.
  • Proven experience in RF design, development, integration, test, and operation of avionics systems or vehicles.
Compensation and Benefits

Blue Origin offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $136,800.00-$191,520.00, depending on location. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, we encourage you to apply.

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