Blue Ring Avionics Spacecraft Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

$79,000 - $140,000/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Hardware Design Engineer at Blue Origin will be part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems. This role involves designing and testing electrical power analog circuits for spaceflight systems, contributing to the future of space exploration through innovative technology and collaboration with diverse engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop Electrical Power Analog Circuit Designs for spaceflight systems.
• 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 for circuit hardware integration.
• Work closely with diverse teams to identify and fulfill challenging program needs.
• Strive for excellence in circuit design and 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, 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.
• 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 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
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results.