Blue Ring Avionics Spacecraft Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

$128,430 - $179,802/Yr

Blue Origin - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

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'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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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%
• 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 designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.