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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

EVA and Crew Systems Avionics Hardware Engineer - Lunar Permanence

WA, TX, CO, AZ, CA

About the Job

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

We are actively looking for a skilled Avionics Hardware Engineer. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will collaborate with the Crew Systems and Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Lunar Transportation teams. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will report to the EVA and Crew Systems IPT Lead. You will have scope that includes everyaspect of spacecraft electrical design from flight computing interfacing to analog interfacing and power switching. The position will directly impact the history of space exploration and your dedicated commitment and detailed attention will further the cause of safe and repeatable spaceflight. You will create and maintain circuit schematics, PCB layouts,deratingand worst-case circuit analyses, and will work closely with firmware, software, systems, and mechanical engineers to deliver full operational and integrated flight hardware. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their design engineering expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight and returning to the Moon to stay. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop circuits, boards, and rugged electronic hardware assemblies across the entire product life-cycle;including concept and requirements definition, design, prototyping, verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and release to production.

• Develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal designs that interact with avionics systems (including sensors andelectromechanical/electrohydraulicactuators);including analysis, schematic capture, layout, design review, test/verification and release.

• Support avionics controller architecture trade studies, analyses, performance characterization and specification, device selection, and controller roadmap direction.

• Support controller risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design fortest/manufacture/cost(DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.

• Participate in program level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements.

• Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering,or related disciplines.

• A breadth of understanding inelectronics hardwaredevelopmentsuch asdeveloping complex circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products.

• Experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit analysis, simulation, design, test, troubleshooting, signal integrity, power, and grounding and general board layout principles.

• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles.

• Familiarity with amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters, power supplies, and analog circuits.

• 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...

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration.

• 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

Desired

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.

• Successful Candidates typically have 5 to 10years of experience in design, development,testand operation of vehicle Avionics systems.

• Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards.

• Experience with space vehicle avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $125,400-$175,560

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $136,800-$191,520

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $136,800-$191,520

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

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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