Full-Time

Sr Avionics Hardware Component Test Engineer

Updated on 1/23/2025

Blue Origin

Blue Origin

10,001+ employees

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Aerospace
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$152.2k - $213.1kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Florida, USA

Category
Avionics
QA & Testing
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
FPGA

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. in electrical, computer engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Direct hands-on experience developing and testing complex electronics.
  • Laboratory experience including ESD protocols, hardware handling, and rework documentation
  • Familiarity with avionics standards and guidelines, such as DO-178 and DO-254
  • Experience using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, programmable loads, and general-purpose data acquisition systems
  • Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed-signal parts and their use, such as: CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, Power Supplies (LDOs, Linear, DC/DC), MOSFETs, LVDS, SPI, I2C, RS422/232, Ethernet, and PCIe
  • Passion for hands-on problem solving and avionics integration and test.
  • Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
  • Ability to travel to and work at remote sites for extended periods supporting test and hardware integration, commissioning, and training.
  • Highly organized, safety and quality conscious, with excellent technical written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Own hardware verification activities of avionics hardware, including Flight Computers, Remote I/O and embedded controllers. Activities include development testing, acceptance testing, qualification testing, bring-up and debug activities.
  • Plan and execute hardware verification tests for flight qualified avionics hardware that control various subsystems on the Lunar Lander such as electromechanical/electrohydraulic actuators, sensors, etc.
  • Conduct Test Readiness Reviews and team working sessions
  • Design, develop, build, and integrate electrical/avionics integration hardware, software, and interconnect solutions to support test activities.
  • Support testing at the integrated assembly level in extreme environments of radiation, temperature, vibration, and EMI/EMC per MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 standards.
  • Apply technical expertise to problem solving throughout product lifecycle, including concept, definition, design, verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and release to production.
  • Create technical documentation, including problem assessment/analysis, test data evaluation, resolution reports, and acceptance tests to maintain comprehensive records and facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Support stakeholders with requirement definition, design reviews including test requirements and plans, procedures, schedules, etc.,
  • Collaborate with avionics subsystems to identify current technology capabilities, challenges and develop solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Perform data interpretation, assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems to drive continuous improvement and optimize system performance.
  • Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, sharing knowledge and providing mentorship to facilitate their professional growth.
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in related engineering or technical field.
  • Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software.
  • Experience testing hardware to MIL-STD-461 or similar environmental standards
  • Experience testing safety and mission-critical systems (automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.) aligned with DO-254 or similar standards.
  • Proficiency with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting; assembly language, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar).
  • Experience using Altium/Cadence OrCAD / Allegro (or similar tools) to design complex aerospace boards.

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience several minutes of weightlessness and stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin is also developing advanced rocket engines and exploring opportunities in lunar landers, which may provide additional revenue streams. The company's goal is to lead in commercial space travel while contributing to advancements in aerospace technology.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$112.9M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful New Glenn launch positions Blue Origin in the heavy-lift launch market.
  • Growing interest in space tourism boosts demand for Blue Origin's suborbital flights.
  • Collaboration with Estes Rockets enhances brand visibility and inspires future engineers.

What critics are saying

  • Technical challenges with New Glenn could impact reputation and future contracts.
  • Weather-related launch delays may increase operational costs and scheduling conflicts.
  • Competition from SpaceX and United Launch Alliance may limit market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin focuses on reusable rockets, reducing space travel costs significantly.
  • The company offers unique suborbital space tourism experiences with its New Shepard rocket.
  • Blue Origin develops advanced rocket engines, enhancing control and efficiency in space travel.

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