Avionics Hardware Engineer III, Command & Data Handling - Orbital Reef

$80,000 - $151,000/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Avionics Hardware Engineer III position at Blue Origin focuses on designing innovative Avionics Command & Data Handling hardware systems for future space systems. This role is integral to the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit, which aims to advance sustainable living and working in space. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop fault-tolerant hardware systems that oversee the command and control of autonomous space systems, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software while contributing to the future of space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and support Avionics Command & Data Handling System for in-space architecture across the entire product life-cycle.
• Perform architecture trade studies, concept development, and analyses including fault tolerance analysis, performance characterization, and hardware selection.
• Coordinate with software, vehicle configuration, flight sciences, and other teams to ensure system integration.
• Support development of system requirements and verification planning.
• Analyze and track key performance metrics for avionics systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop, implement, and document the hardware development plan and system verification plan for flight hardware.
• Support Hardware-In-the-Loop testbed operations.
• Collaborate with designers and other engineering fields to identify challenges and offer solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of related experience in developing complex commercial or aerospace computing electronic assemblies.
• Direct hands-on experience with avionics computer architecture and hardware interfaces.
• Strong understanding of networking and computer hardware interfaces.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 6+ years of professional experience in development and system-level integration of in-space avionics components.
• Practical experience in installing and fixing electronic sensors and computer components.
• Experience with fault tolerance, radiation tolerance, and aerospace hardware reliability standards.
• Experience designing and developing flight-proven spacecraft avionics hardware.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results