Blue Ring Avionics Spacecraft Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

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!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated technology and play a critical role in the future of space exploration. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to our mission and have a strong drive to build an impact.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop Electrical Power Analog Circuit Designs for our spaceflight system
• Utilize your expertise in inventing circuits to create detailed designs, build, analyze, test, and fly innovative and efficient hardware
• Collaborate with the Avionics Command and Data Handling (C&DH) and Electrical Power Systems (EPS) teams to ensure flawless integration of circuit hardware for Blue Ring missions
• Collaborate closely with diverse teams to identify and fulfill challenging program needs.
• Continuously strive for excellence in circuit design and actively contribute to a culture of safety and innovation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields
• Minimum of 5+ years of analog and digital circuit design experience
• Strong experience with circuit design, analysis, testing, and simulation of mixed-signal circuit avionic designs
• Proficiency in analog electronics design, including FETs/BJTs, op-amps, high/low/band pass filters, clock/data terminations, and comparator circuits
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Experience in Altium Designer in both schematics and layout
• 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

• Educational background in Electrical or Computer Engineering, including a Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with radiation effects on electronics
• High-Speed or High-Voltage Design Experience
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, HSPICE, and HFSS (or similar modeling/analysis tools)
• Experience developing, testing, and operating Space Vehicle systems
• Shown experience with high-reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC standards, DO-254, and similar standards
• Experience developing products from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and testing

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $128,430-$179,802

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative 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.

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