Avionics Embedded Controller Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

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

We envision a future where millions of people live and work in space, benefiting Earth. As part of our Lunar Permanence business unit, we're building the sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own verification activities of avionics embedded controllers, including acceptance testing, qualification testing, and debug activities.
  • Plan and execute verification tests for flight-qualified avionics embedded controllers that control various subsystems on the Lunar Lander.
  • Design, develop, build, and integrate electrical/avionics integration hardware, software, and interconnect solutions to support test activities.
  • Support testing at the integrated assembly level in extreme environments of radiation, temperature, vibration, and EMI/EMC per MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 standards.
  • Apply technical expertise to problem-solving throughout the product lifecycle, including concept, definition, design, verification, and release to production.
  • Create technical documentation, including problem assessment/analysis, test data evaluation, resolution reports, and acceptance tests to maintain comprehensive records and facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Support stakeholders with requirement definition, design reviews including test requirements and plans, procedures, schedules, etc.
  • Collaborate with avionics subsystems to identify current technology capabilities, challenges, and develop solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Perform data interpretation, assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems to drive continuous improvement and optimize system performance.
  • Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, sharing knowledge and providing mentorship to facilitate their professional growth.
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Direct hands-on experience developing and testing complex electronics.
  • Passion for hands-on problem-solving and avionics integration and test.
  • Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
  • Ability to travel to and work at remote sites for extended periods supporting test and hardware integration, commissioning, and training.
  • Highly organized, safety, and quality conscious, with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • 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
  • Graduate degree in a related engineering or technical field.
  • Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software.
  • Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems with a focus on modular and extensible architectures.
  • Experience testing hardware to MIL-STD-461 or similar environmental standards.
  • Experience testing safety and mission-critical systems (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.) aligned with DO-254 or similar standards.
  • Proficiency with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting; assembly language, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar).
  • Experience using Altium/Cadence OrCAD / Allegro (or similar tools) to design complex aerospace boards.
Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $136,800-$191,520. Other site ranges may differ. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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.

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