Sr. Avionics Hardware Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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!

As part of a passionate and accomplished team of experts you will be a crucial member of our Core Avionics organization in the Lunar Permanence Business Unit. Directly contribute to the successful development of avionics components for our Lunar Vehicles. Work with a team of engineers to define test and certify avionics hardware. Responsibilities for this role are varied and dynamic spanning the entire product life cycle from conception to sustainment with partners across multiple technical functions. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration to enable affordable safe and repeatable spaceflight.

You will be working on development manufacturing and testing of Lunar Command and Data Handling (C&DH) components. Your engineering responsibilities include developing product requirements defining interfaces supporting hardware build integration and test developing and implementing verification and qualification strategies conducting root cause analysis and developing mitigation plans for hardware failures.

Above all we are looking for an avionics hardware engineer who is intellectually curious holds a strong desire to continuously improve the capability and quality of products and is dedicated to safety. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time

Responsibilities:

• Will own an avionics box(s) for the C&DH team.
• Developing product requirements and defining interfaces for engineering projects.
• Supporting hardware build integration and testing processes.
• Developing and implementing verification and qualification strategies.
• Conducting root cause analysis for hardware failures and developing mitigation plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Computer Aerospace or other related field
• Complex hardware design experience through product design reviews (SRR PDR CDR)
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and application to space hardware designs
• Direct experience in requirements development and requirements-based verification
• Experience in managing within power budgets latency and system redundancy requirements
• Familiarity with integrated systems verification including developing hardware verification test plans and verification test reports for certification / qualification
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related fields
• Successful candidates typically have 12 years of proven track record in design development and test of space industry avionics components and systems
• Experience developing digital analog and / or mixed-signal circuit board designs for avionics systems (including design prototyping schematics layout test and verification)
• Experience in circuit analysis and simulation such as worst-case circuit analysis signal integrity analysis and logic or P-Spice simulation
• Experience in grounding and general board layout principles including EMI/EMC tradeoffs
• Experience with Jama or similar requirements management tools
• Experience with MIL-STD/DO-160/SMC-S-016 environmental qualification testing of avionics hardware
• Familiarity with ARP 4754 and/or DO-254/DO-178 or similar standards
• Familiarity with all phases of the product development lifecycle
• Familiarity with HW / Embedded SW development integration and verification
• Experience leading teams through project planning and execution

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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