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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.
You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.
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:
* As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will apply your avionics HW and SW expertise, to integrate, analyze, test, and validate new generations of avionics hardware and software platforms for various spaceflight systems.
* Able to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with hardware and software engineers.
* You will need to be able to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
* Communicate risks, issues, and solutions to peers with various technical backgrounds and areas of expertise.
* Create technical documentation including problem assessment/analysis, test data evaluation, problem resolution reports, and acceptance tests.
* Present and defend analyses and reports during peer-level reviews.
* Perform data interpretation, assessment, and analysis of integrated electrical/avionics systems.
* At times you will be asked to act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
* Work closely with design engineers to get hardware tested and integrated as it comes back from manufacturing.
* 15% travel to other Blue Origin locations
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science in electrical or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field
* 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
* Direct hands-on experience developing and testing complex electronics.
* Laboratory experience including ESD protocols, hardware handling, and rework documentation
* Experience using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, programmable loads, and general-purpose data acquisition systems
* Understanding of digital, analog, and mixed-signal parts and their use, such as: CPUs, FPGAs, microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, OpAmps, Power Supplies (LDOs, Linear, DC/DC), MOSFETs, LVDS, SPI, I2C, RS422/232, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, and PCIe
* 3+ years of experience working with electronics or electrical/electromechanical systems, including hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: prototyping, design, integration, and/or test
* Understanding of safety-critical systems development (aerospace, medical, automotive)
* Ability to travel to and work at remote sites for extended periods supporting test and hardware integration, commissioning, and training.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
* Aptitude for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for spacecraft systems
* Circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE and LTSPICE
* MATLAB, Simulink, Python, LabVIEW
* Version control systems such as GIT and SVN
* Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the mechanical and electronic assembly product lifecycle
* 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:
* PCB design tools such as Cadence, Altium, or Mentor Graphics
* Soldering, PCB rework, crimping, harness/connector assembly
* Test equipment, test rack design, configuration management, data acquisition
* Test Automation Experience
* Proficiency with scripting; programming and analysis/modeling tools: Python, Linux/Windows shell scripting; assembly language, C, C++; MATLAB / Simulink / SPICE (or similar).
* Experience developing and testing complex electronic systems combining hardware, firmware, and software.
* Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems with a focus on modular and extensible architectures.
* Experience testing hardware to MIL-STD-461 or similar environmental standards
* Familiarity with avionics standards and guidelines, such as DO-178 and DO-254
Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $109,980-$153,972
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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.
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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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