Blue Origin
Systems Engineer III - Communication Systems - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems with a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops the Blue Moon landers and related products. We are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. You will be part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team responsible for RF hardware development efforts for spaceflight systems. You will develop and integrate a wide range of RF components, ensure requirements compliance, system verification, and effective subsystem interfacing. You will represent the RF team in cross-functional trades and impact studies throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities
Lead a team to perform architecture studies, concept development, ICD development, verification planning, vehicle integration, system build and checkout, and operations support Coordinate in areas of hardware configuration, flight sciences, hardware, software, system safety, supplier management, fault tolerance analysis / schemes, FMECA, FHA Develop interface specifications Support CONOPS definition and other design documents related to Avionics subsystems such as Electrical Power Systems, Flight Computing, Command and Data Handling, etc. Own development of hardware requirements, flow down, and verification planning Support development of system requirements, flow down, and verification planning Analyze and track key performance metrics for avionics systems throughout the product lifecycle and continually assess new designs to optimize for manufacturability, quality, and cost Support the development and execution of ground and flight test operations Minimum Qualifications
Passion for getting people into space and back again safely B.S. degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field Typically 4+ years of related experience Ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions In-depth knowledge of systems engineering practices (requirements development; standard verification methods; functional decomposition; diagramming techniques; risk and opportunity management) Proficiency with Agile sprints and planning Experience with requirements management software (JAMA preferred) Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines 5+ years industry experience on large engineering systems Experience designing and developing flight-proven spacecraft hardware Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting RF hardware and RF systems Knowledge of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, microcontrollers and FPGA interfaces, RF system design, serial communication, and/or telemetry systems Proficiency with Matlab or Python Familiar with AI tools and agents to automate recurring tasks and speed up processes Experience with harnessing and component packaging Experience taking products from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and test Compensation
Base pay range: $126,898.00/yr - $177,656.84/yr California applicants: $126,898.00-$177,656.85; Washington applicants: $126,898.00-$177,656.85 Other
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. This role may include additional site ranges. Export control regulations apply. Background checks and other disclosures may be required as part of the onboarding process. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short/long-term disability 401(k) with company match up to 5% Education Support Program Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays Discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available on request. California Applicant Privacy Notice
California residents: please review the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems with a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops the Blue Moon landers and related products. We are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. You will be part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team responsible for RF hardware development efforts for spaceflight systems. You will develop and integrate a wide range of RF components, ensure requirements compliance, system verification, and effective subsystem interfacing. You will represent the RF team in cross-functional trades and impact studies throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities
Lead a team to perform architecture studies, concept development, ICD development, verification planning, vehicle integration, system build and checkout, and operations support Coordinate in areas of hardware configuration, flight sciences, hardware, software, system safety, supplier management, fault tolerance analysis / schemes, FMECA, FHA Develop interface specifications Support CONOPS definition and other design documents related to Avionics subsystems such as Electrical Power Systems, Flight Computing, Command and Data Handling, etc. Own development of hardware requirements, flow down, and verification planning Support development of system requirements, flow down, and verification planning Analyze and track key performance metrics for avionics systems throughout the product lifecycle and continually assess new designs to optimize for manufacturability, quality, and cost Support the development and execution of ground and flight test operations Minimum Qualifications
Passion for getting people into space and back again safely B.S. degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field Typically 4+ years of related experience Ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions In-depth knowledge of systems engineering practices (requirements development; standard verification methods; functional decomposition; diagramming techniques; risk and opportunity management) Proficiency with Agile sprints and planning Experience with requirements management software (JAMA preferred) Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines 5+ years industry experience on large engineering systems Experience designing and developing flight-proven spacecraft hardware Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting RF hardware and RF systems Knowledge of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, microcontrollers and FPGA interfaces, RF system design, serial communication, and/or telemetry systems Proficiency with Matlab or Python Familiar with AI tools and agents to automate recurring tasks and speed up processes Experience with harnessing and component packaging Experience taking products from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and test Compensation
Base pay range: $126,898.00/yr - $177,656.84/yr California applicants: $126,898.00-$177,656.85; Washington applicants: $126,898.00-$177,656.85 Other
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. This role may include additional site ranges. Export control regulations apply. Background checks and other disclosures may be required as part of the onboarding process. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short/long-term disability 401(k) with company match up to 5% Education Support Program Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays Discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available on request. California Applicant Privacy Notice
California residents: please review the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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