Avionics Systems Engineer 2
Blue Origin
Avionics Systems Engineer 2
Blue Origin
Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.We are a passionate team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
This role is part ofNew Glenn Avionics, supporting delivery of all avionics components across the entire New Glenn vehicle including but not limited toAvionics Line Replaceable Units, Avionics Harnessing, Avionics Software, and Avionics Systems deliverables.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ownership of avionics configuration and integration between New Glenn and Customer Payloads
Cradle to grave verification and validation of electrical interface control document requirements
Assisting in the design efforts to meeting customeravionics requirements
Responsible Engineer for Integrated Vehicle Testing related to customer avionics configurations
Owning multiple integration effortssimultaneously andbeing a single threaded avionics leader from the time of proposal and contract sign through launch.
Develop avionics systems engineering requirements related to customer integration and create new and streamlined process to assist in quick turn integration efforts
Support customer design reviews, present technical information to multiple different customers both internal and external, and work closely with other integrators to meet accelerated schedule demands
Responsible for being an Avionics liaison between multiple different technical andnon-technicalgroups, assist in mission proposal and scope estimation efforts.
Responsible Engineer for integrating customer hardware into the NewGlenn HIL andserving as a Test Lead for any HIL testing related to customer deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering,Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years direct experiencedeveloping requirements and validation and verification articles
1+years experienceworking in an Integration & Test setting
Direct experience in a customer facing role
Experience working across multiple technical teams
Experience with configuration design, preferrable with avionics hardware and software
Excellent ability to present, write, and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical engineering groups
Experience presenting technical design and trade studies to internal and external leadership
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.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospaceapplication
Previous experienceowning integration cycles cradle to grave
Industry experience with Program Management, Estimation, and Budgeting
Familiaritywith other engineering sub-groups including but not limited to Structures, Ordnance, Thermal, Combined Loads,Production, Operations,etc.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements relatedtoLaunch Vehicles and Spacecraft
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft
Blue Origin builds rockets, engines and spacecraft for commercial satellite operators and government space programs. Its New Glenn orbital rocket uses a reusable first stage, while Blue Moon landers are designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the lunar surface. The company designs and manufactures liquid-fueled propulsion systems, and its New Shepard vehicle is built for short suborbital trips carrying people and research payloads. Customers pay for launch services and engines, and government development contracts fund work on systems for exploration beyond Earth orbit. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, Blue Origin is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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