Avionics Electrical Engineer III, Rocket Engine Ignition Systems

Blue Origin

Job Location:

Southgate, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130706 - 182987

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Application close date:

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. 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!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit where our focus is the design development manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial civil national security and human spaceflight.

At Blue Originwerebuilding the infrastructure of a spacefaring civilization. As a Senior Avionics Electrical Engineer on our Ignition Systems teamyoullown the hardware thatliterallystartsrocket engines safety-critical high-reliability electronics that power the next generation of human spaceflight.

Youllwork within a small fast-moving multi-disciplinary team where your designs fly. A typical day might involve leading an Agile scrum conducting a schematic review collaborating with electronics manufacturing subcontractors and debugging a circuit in the lab all while driving hardware from concept to qualification. This is a role for engineers who want real ownership visible impact and the satisfaction of seeing their work launch.

Responsibilities:

Design & Development

Own the full life-cycle electrical design of analog circuits used in ignition systems for rocket engines and thrusters from concept and requirements definition through prototyping verification and release to production

Develop rugged electronic hardware assemblies meeting Class 3 standards and aligned to DO-254 and related avionics development frameworks

Interpret systems engineering and quality requirements as they apply to electrical product development

Conduct power-on functional acceptance and qualification testing

Team & Program Leadership

Lead Agile scrum teams and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers

Manage avionics subsystem design schedulesidentifyblockers and drive resolution

Develop program planning artifacts including integrated master plans schedules and work breakdown structures

Present program status risks and technical findings clearly to senior leadership

Systems & Safety

Support risk analyses FMECAs andDFx(design for test manufacture and cost) activities

Perform root-cause analysis of test discrepancies using fault tree and fishbone methodologies

Manage vehicle interface requirements and support system-level integration activities

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with5 years of hands-on experiencein electronics hardware development includingdemonstratedtechnical leadership such as owning design projects end-to-end making critical design decisions or mentoring junior engineers

Direct experience with analog and digital circuit design analysis test and debug

Demonstrated experience designing Class 3 safety-critical PCBsfor flight or similarly demanding high-reliability applications

Proficiencywith CAD layout toolsand direct experience working with external board manufacturing and assembly vendors

Working knowledge of EMI considerationsin precision analog or high-voltage circuit design including mechanical packaging for harsh environmental conditions

Proven ability tooperateindependently drive solutions and lead teams through ambiguity

Strong communicationskills with the ability to present technical content concisely to varied audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

Familiarity with aerospace avionics development standards (DO-254 ARP4754A DO-178C DO-330 or similar)

Experience developing radiation-tolerant hardware for space or similarly demanding environments

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130706.00 - $182987.70

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blues 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 10001 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 (CDL drivers only) 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.
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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys 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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Application close date: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. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture ...