Senior Electrical Design Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Electrical Engineer designing avionics hardware for rocketry at Blue Origin. Collaborating on safety-critical components for human spaceflight with a focus on quality and reliability.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,802 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design for analog instrumentation and actuator circuits, with a strong focus on circuit development, testing, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor engineers, and manage design schedules in avionics subsystems.

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Electrical Design of Analog CircuitsExpert Knowledge of Op-Amp CircuitsDirect Experience in Electronics Hardware DevelopmentTechnical Leadership in Project TeamsExperience with Data Anomaly Review

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Hard Skills

Analog Circuit DesignDigital Circuit DesignCircuit AnalysisTest and DebugPower ConversionSignal IntegrityBoard Layout PrinciplesElectric Motor Drive CircuitsRoot-Cause AnalysisFMECA

Soft Skills

Excellent Technical SkillsHighly OrganizedAbility to Earn TrustMaintain Positive RelationshipsMentoring Junior Engineers

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Environmental MeasurementCombustion ConditionsAvionics SubsystemDesign for TestDesign for ManufactureDesign for CostFault Tree MethodologyFishbone MethodologyPrototypingProduct Life-Cycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Electrical design of analog instrumentation measurement circuits that measure various environmental and combustion conditions of a rocket engine.
Electrical design of actuator circuits for solenoids, or electromechanical servo systems.
Interpret systems engineering and quality requirements as they apply to electrical product development.
Develop circuits, boards, and rugged electronic hardware assemblies across the entire product life-cycle; including concept and requirements definition, design, prototyping, verification (power-on, functional / acceptance / qualification testing) and release to production.
Support risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies.
Manage design schedules of avionics subsystem.
Routinely present program status and issues.
Identify root cause failure modes using fault tree and fishbone methodologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field with 7 years of professional experience of which 5+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development
Demonstrated technical leadership in guiding project teams, making critical design decisions, and mentoring junior engineers
Direct hands-on experience with analog, digital circuit design, analysis, test, and debug
Expert knowledge of Op-Amp circuits as applied to instrumentation measurements including scaling, active filters and current to voltage conversion
Knowledge of signal integrity, power conversion, grounding, and general board layout principles
Experience with electric motor drive circuits (EMA) is a valuable asset
Highly organized teammate with excellent technical skills (written and verbal)
Experience with data anomaly review and system troubleshooting in a lab or test environment
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space.

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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays