Avionics Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time

About Blue Origin:

At Blue Origin, we are committed to the vision of enabling millions of individuals to live and work in space, benefiting life on Earth. Our focus is on developing safe, reusable, and cost-effective space vehicles and systems, all within a culture that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Role Overview:

This position plays a pivotal role in the future of space exploration, requiring a strong commitment to safety and meticulous attention to detail. You will be part of a dedicated team that is focused on reducing the costs associated with space access, contributing to our overarching mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design electrical systems for analog instrumentation that monitor various environmental and combustion parameters of rocket engines.
  • Develop actuator circuits for solenoids and electromechanical servo systems.
  • Interpret engineering and quality standards relevant to electrical product development.
  • Oversee the entire product lifecycle of circuits, boards, and robust electronic hardware assemblies, from concept and requirements gathering to design, prototyping, testing, and production release.
  • Conduct risk assessments, failure mode effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), and root-cause analysis of testing discrepancies.
  • Manage schedules for avionics subsystems and regularly present program updates and challenges.
  • Utilize fault tree and fishbone methodologies to identify root cause failure modes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including over 5 years in electronics hardware development.
  • Proven technical leadership in guiding project teams and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Hands-on experience with analog and digital circuit design, analysis, testing, and debugging.
  • Expertise in Op-Amp circuits for instrumentation measurements, including scaling, active filters, and current-to-voltage conversion.
  • Strong understanding of signal integrity, power distribution, grounding, and general PCB layout principles.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong technical communication abilities.
  • Experience in data anomaly review and troubleshooting in laboratory or testing environments.
  • Ability to foster trust and maintain professional relationships, contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Passion for the mission of Blue Origin: enabling millions to live and work in space.
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
  • Experience designing electronics for space radiation environments.
  • Expertise in creating high-reliability, safety-critical Class 3 board assemblies.
  • Understanding of mechanical packaging for avionics in challenging environmental conditions.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues related to precision analog or high-voltage designs.
  • Proficiency in CAD layout tools for designing sophisticated printed circuit boards and collaborating with external manufacturing partners.
  • Experience with safety-critical aerospace flight hardware development aligned with DO-254 standards.
  • Background in developing high-reliability and radiation-tolerant flight hardware for extreme space environments.

Compensation:

The compensation range for this position varies based on location and experience.

Inclusivity Statement:

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every single qualification listed.

Benefits:

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and an education support program. Paid time off includes up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.

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