Avionics Hardware Design Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are committed to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. The Avionics Hardware Design Engineer role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which focuses on developing Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. This position plays a crucial role in building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As an Avionics Hardware Design Engineer, you will specialize in developing state-of-the-art circuits for in-space cryocooler motor control applications. Your responsibilities will include designing, testing, and validating advanced electronic hardware to ensure reliable operation in the harsh conditions of space. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to innovate and optimize motor controller performance, contributing to the success of cutting-edge space missions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in avionics hardware design, experience with space-grade components, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of space technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop analog and/or digital boards that interact with avionics systems (including sensors, power systems, motor controls, etc)
• Design across the entire product life-cycle; including concept and requirements definition, design, prototyping, verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and release to production
• Perform schematic capture, device selection, PWB layout, host design reviews, author test/verification plans and author flight artifacts
• Support trades studies as required
• Perform worst case circuit and derating analyses, design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx)

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development
• Direct hands-on experience developing sophisticated commercial or aerospace electronic assemblies (crafting custom cards or integrating COTS hardware)
• Direct hands-on experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit analysis, simulation, design, test, debug, signal integrity, power, grounding and general board layout principles
• Exposure to analog and digital filters, signal conditioning and signal processing using discrete components
• Highly organized teammate with excellent technical communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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