Avionics Hardware Engineer – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

Avionics Hardware Engineer developing avionics systems for Blue Origin's space vehicles. Leading projects from design to production with a focus on collaboration and safety.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $107,136 - $149,990 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and/or mixed-signal circuit avionic designs that interact with avionics systems
Own these avionics boards across the entire product life cycle, from concept and requirements definition, design, analysis, prototyping, schematic capture, layout, design review, test/verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and through release to production
Support avionics trade studies, analyses, performance characterization and specification, and device selection
Support controller risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), worst case circuit analyses (WCCA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies
Participate in program level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements
Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines
A breadth of understanding in electronics hardware development such as developing complex circuit cards, consumer electronics, wireless devices, or other advanced electronic commercial or aerospace products
Experience with analog, digital or mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
Familiar with many of the following parts and their usage: microcontrollers, FPGAs, ADCs, DACs, Op Amps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), volatile memory (DDR), non-volatile memory (NAND, NOR, etc.), and MOSFETs
Knowledge of common communication methods, such as RS232, RS422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, CAN, or PCIe
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration
25-50% travel to Blue Origin locations for meetings, product testing, or large-scale company events if not based in Washington
Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines (desired)
Level 2: 2+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems (desired)
Level 3: 5+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems (desired)
Experience with space vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test (desired)
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications (desired)
Basic or better knowledge of motor controller design and operation (desired)
Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards (desired)
Scripting, Programming and Analysis: TCL, Python, Linux shell and Windows batch scripting; C / C++; MATLAB / Simulink, HSPICE and HFSS (or similar modeling/analysis tools) (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

analog circuit designdigital circuit designmixed-signal circuit designcircuit analysiscircuit simulationtroubleshootingpart selectionsignal integrityboard layout principlesmotor controller design

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtrust buildingrelationship managementindependent workteamworkproblem-solvingrisk managementcritical thinkingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer EngineeringMaster of Science in Electrical EngineeringMaster of Science in Computer EngineeringIPC-A-600 certificationIPC-A-610 certificationDO-254 certification