Blue Origin
MK2 Avionics Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
MK2 Avionics Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
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MK2 Avionics Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
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Blue Origin
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. Join a hard working team of engineers to develop advanced digital and mixed signal electrical circuits for high-performance spaceflight computer systems, directly impacting the future of human spaceflight. Contribute to the thoughtful design and integration phase the team is supporting for analysis and electrical hardware design, pioneering spacecraft systems. Blue Origin values collaboration, trust, and a culture of safety, and a bias for action recognizing each team member's input.
Responsibilities
Deliver space-rated avionics sub-systems - including requirements development, design, testing, system integration, verification planning, and execution.
Develop and manage high and low voltage avionics designs that integrate within a motor control scheme.
Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.
Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in electrical/avionics design
Experience with analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
Understanding of power electronics hardware development, such as developing high-voltage switching, high voltage, and power regulation
Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
Familiarity with many of the following parts and their usage: ADCs, DACs, op amps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), processors, and MOSFETs
Knowledge of common communication methods such as RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, or CAN
Desire to work hands‑on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field
7+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
Experience with brushless DC (BLDC) motors and controllers
Additional experience with various motor controls, power conversion topologies, and control systems
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
Electrical Design and Analysis tools: LTSpice, PSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Simscape
Experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254, and similar standards
Compensation Range (US Locations) CA applicants: $126,898.00–$177,656.85; CO applicants: $116,323.00–$162,851.85; WA applicants: $126,898.00–$177,656.85. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
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.
Disposable 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affinain Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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MK2 Avionics Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
role at
Blue Origin
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. Join a hard working team of engineers to develop advanced digital and mixed signal electrical circuits for high-performance spaceflight computer systems, directly impacting the future of human spaceflight. Contribute to the thoughtful design and integration phase the team is supporting for analysis and electrical hardware design, pioneering spacecraft systems. Blue Origin values collaboration, trust, and a culture of safety, and a bias for action recognizing each team member's input.
Responsibilities
Deliver space-rated avionics sub-systems - including requirements development, design, testing, system integration, verification planning, and execution.
Develop and manage high and low voltage avionics designs that integrate within a motor control scheme.
Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.
Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in electrical/avionics design
Experience with analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
Understanding of power electronics hardware development, such as developing high-voltage switching, high voltage, and power regulation
Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
Familiarity with many of the following parts and their usage: ADCs, DACs, op amps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), processors, and MOSFETs
Knowledge of common communication methods such as RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, or CAN
Desire to work hands‑on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field
7+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
Experience with brushless DC (BLDC) motors and controllers
Additional experience with various motor controls, power conversion topologies, and control systems
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
Electrical Design and Analysis tools: LTSpice, PSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Simscape
Experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254, and similar standards
Compensation Range (US Locations) CA applicants: $126,898.00–$177,656.85; CO applicants: $116,323.00–$162,851.85; WA applicants: $126,898.00–$177,656.85. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
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.
Disposable 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affinain Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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