Vehicle Avionics Engineer 3 - Lunar Permanence

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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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are a 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 is for a mid-career engineer within the vehicle Core Platform System team responsible for compute, network, and input/output functions of a lunar spacecraft. This position will include both subsystem design and hands-on work with the hardware in development and flight labs, as well as support for integration and test of the hardware on the flight vehicle.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Technical authorityfor physical and functional components of the avionics hardware design for the core compute and networking functions of a human-rated spacecraft, including flight computers, data buses, and avionics architectures
• Requirements development and managementfor avionics subsystems, including traceability and verification planning using industry-standard tools and processes
• Development and executionof development, verification, and validation work in laboratory and production environments
• Integration of avionics interfaceswith other vehicle subsystems, such as GNC, power, propulsion, and mechanical systems
• Coordination with internal and external component developers on interface definitions, deliverables, and schedule alignment
• Support for long-lead hardware identificationand procurement planning to meet desired launch targets
• Risk analyses supportincluding failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies
• Utilize good engineering and business judgmentto ensure the most efficient and effective product is designed, manufactured, procured, tested, qualified, and delivered

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum BS Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experiencein relevant areas of engineering operations
• Experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit analysis, simulation, design, test, troubleshooting, signal integrity, power, and grounding and general board layout principles
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
• Familiarity with amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters, power supplies, and analog circuits
• Avionics hardware component design and assembly experience
• Avionics hardware and software integration experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or PhDin the subject disciplines
• 8+ years of industry technical experienceinvolving system formulation, research and development, and/or operations applied to spacecraft systems and environments
• Experience with human-rated spacecraft systemsand safety-critical design processes for crewed missions
• Strong team leadership and people management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards
• Requirements management experienceincluding familiarity with requirements management tools and aerospace standards
• Scripting, Programming and Analysis: TCL, Python, Linux shell and Windows batch scripting; C / C++; MATLAB / Simulink, HSPICE and HFSS (or similar modeling/analysis tools)
• Spacecraft avionics hardware environmental test experienceincluding radiation, vibration, and thermal testing
• Cross-organizational coordination experienceworking with multiple engineering teams and external organizations
• Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environment
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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