Avionics Integration Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

Avionics Engineer developing avionics systems for Lunar transportation at Blue Origin. Leading cross-functional analysis and design for human-rated landers and collaborating with NASA.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,706 - $182,987 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Avionics Systems Development, including requirements management, design integration, and operations support, with a strong focus on communication protocols and systems engineering practices. Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and coordinate across multiple disciplines in high-criticality aerospace environments.

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Avionics Systems DevelopmentRequirements ManagementSystems Engineering PracticesCommunication ProtocolsStakeholder Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Avionics Architecture StudiesElectrical Architecture DiagramsConfiguration Interface Control DocumentsSensor SelectionChange ManagementRisk ManagementData and Communication BudgetsIntegration ProcessesFull Life Cycle DevelopmentTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationGraphical CommunicationCollaborationTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelElectrical Digital InterfacesAnalog InterfacesSerial Bus CommunicationsEthernet

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSpacecraft IntegrationMission Critical SystemsHigh Criticality Aerospace SubsystemsProgram Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the negotiator between multiple stakeholders with conflicting interests to optimize spacecraft design.
Contribute to or lead Avionics architecture studies, concept development, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support
Manage Avionics requirements development, definition, and maturity
Develop and manage Avionics physical, logical, and network configuration interface control documents (ICDs)
Develop and maintain data and communication budgets
Develop and maintain integrated electrical architecture diagrams.
Coordinate constraints and conflicting requirements across multiple disciplines
Contribute to or lead change management ensuring proper change impact assessment and coordination of design changes and their impacts across subsystems
Coordinate sensor selection and end-to-end sensor error analysis.
Identify, assess, and manage program risks (technical, schedule, cost, integration)
Tool development for maintaining vehicle electrical configuration and definition.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical subject area
8+ years relevant experience in the full life cycle development of avionics systems, including requirements, design, integration, test, and operations.
Deep experience in integrating spacecraft or high criticality aerospace subsystems - Avionics, Software, Structures, GNC, power system, etc.
Demonstrated ability to define and manage communication protocols
Demonstrated functional understanding of common electrical digital and analog interfaces (e.g. Serial Bus Communications, Video, Audio, Ethernet, Analog Sensors, etc.)
Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems
Strong MS Excel skills
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.

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.
Eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.