Sr Avionics Hardware Engineer

$156,911 - $219,674/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 develop mixed signal electrical circuitry and integrate our innovative Optical Communications Terminal enabling flexible high-data rate deep space optical communication links for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Develop mixed signal electrical circuitry for satellite systems.
• Integrate Optical Communications Terminal for high-data rate deep space communication links.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers on satellite system development and manufacturing.
• Apply technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure quality and safety in human spaceflight.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Understanding in electronics hardware development such as developing sophisticated circuit cards, consumer electronics, or aerospace products.
• Experience designing analog, high-speed digital, or mixed-signal circuits, including analysis, simulation, test, problem-solving, and part selection.
• Knowledge of signal-integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles.
• Experience with SoC or Processor/FPGA boards with multiple power domains and clocks.
• Experience with high-speed serial bus design and optimization.
• Experience with schematic-capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or Cadence OrCAD / Cadence Allegro tool suites.
• Familiarity with parts such as ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, power supplies, microcontrollers, and memory types.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in design, development, and test (8+ years with Masters).
• Experience developing for software-defined radios or modems.
• Understanding of industry-standard communication protocols including Ethernet, IEEE 1588, and NTP v.4.
• Experience leading efforts in collaboration with multi-functional teams for qualification of commercial-grade parts for space environments.
• Familiarity with space hardware testing standards and practices.

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
• 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results