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Avionics Hardware Engineer (Level 3) - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin, Merritt Island, Florida, us, 32954

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Application Close Date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for Earth’s benefit. We’re developing reusable, safe, 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 Moon landers and related products. We are building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of the Core Avionics organization, you will contribute to the successful development of avionics components for Lunar Vehicles. Work with engineers to define, test, and certify avionics hardware. Responsibilities span the product life cycle from conception to sustainment with partners across multiple technical functions. This role will directly impact the history of space exploration to enable affordable, safe, and repeatable spaceflight.

Above all, we are looking for an avionics hardware engineer who is intellectually curious, holds a strong desire to continuously improve the capability and quality of products, and is dedicated to safety. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

Relocation provided

Blue Origin has multiple locations. Depending on the location chosen for this opportunity, you may be expected to travel up to 20% to support hardware deliveries, meetings, and reviews

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Developing, manufacturing, and testing Lunar Crew Systems avionics components for direct human interaction in space

Develop audio avionics systems for aerospace applications (example: flight deck audio for pilots or astronauts)

Developing product requirements

Defining interfaces

Supporting hardware build, integration, and test

Developing and implementing verification and qualification strategies

Conducting root cause analysis

Developing mitigation plans for hardware failures

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related field

Complex hardware design experience through product design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)

Audio avionics systems development experience for aerospace applications (flight deck audio)

Experience designing and developing electronic hardware for direct in-space end-user human interaction

Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and application to space hardware designs

Direct experience in requirements development and verification

Experience managing within power budgets, latency and system redundancy requirements

Familiarity with integrated systems verification, including developing hardware verification test plans and verification test reports for certification/qualification

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related fields

Typically 6+ years in design, development, and test of space avionics components and systems

Experience developing digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit boards for avionics systems

Experience in circuit analysis and simulation (worst-case, signal integrity, P-Spice)

Experience in grounding and board layout principles, EMI/EMC

Experience with Jama or similar requirements management tools

Experience with MIL-STD/DO-160/SMC-S-016 environmental qualification testing

Familiarity with ARP 4754 and/or DO-254/DO-178 or similar standards

Familiarity with product development lifecycle phases

Familiarity with HW/Embedded SW development, integration, verification

Experience leading teams through project planning and execution

Design for X (DFx) for producibility (fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, integration, inspection, etc)

Compensation Compensation ranges vary by location. CO applicants is $116,323.00-$162,851.85; WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85

Other Site Ranges May differ by site

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions

Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check for roles that require access to military installations

Certain job profiles may require additional driver-related checks

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability; 401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 holidays

Discretionary bonus

Benefits eligibility varies by role; check with recruiter for details

Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, or other protected status. For more information, see Know Your Rights.

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