Avionics Technical Designer

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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!

We are a stellar 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 Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a hardworking team of engineers you will be a part of the design and development of avionics enclosures for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of the avionics LRU overall strategy. As an Avionics Technical Designer you will design analysis development and test ruggedized electronics enclosures (2D and 3D drawings) for sensors. You will also create LRU and sensor installation drawings and specifications support electronics development and trade studies create interface definition specification control documents and validate requirements through design test or inspection. Also you will provide technical guidance for hardware installation and report on activity schedule and technical status. 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:

• Design and develop 2D and 3D models and drawings for ruggedized electronics enclosures and sensor packages usingPTC Creo View
• Create and maintain LRU and sensor/harness installation drawings specifications and interface control documents (ICDs)
• ApplyGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards
• Manage drawing release revision control and configuration data withinWindchill(PLM)
• Collaborate with electrical thermal and structural engineers to support electronics development and trade studies
• Validate design requirements through analysis test or inspection
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing and assembly teams during hardware installation and integration
• Support design reviews (PDR CDR) with documentation drawing packages and technical presentations
• Report on schedule milestones technical status and risks to engineering leadership
• Ensure all designs comply with aerospace materials finishes and treatment specifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for Blue Origins mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• A.S. degree in drafting and design or equivalent design experience
• Proficient with CreoView and Windchill
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments.
• Proficient with drafting standards ASME Y14.100 Y14.5 Y14.41 etc.
• Familiarity with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620 NASA-STD-8739.4 or AS50881
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• 3 years of recent electronics packaging experience of documenting aerospace or equivalent Avionics LRUs and Sensor enclosures
• Validate requirements through analysis tools
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to our 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

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or design experience
• 5 proven years industry experience in design
• Experience with ANSYS
• Experience performing thermal analysis
• Experience performing vibration analysis
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems

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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

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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.

• 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 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.

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