Avionics Hardware Engineer - New Glenn Rocket
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.The New Glenn Avionics team is multidisciplinary covering power, GNC, network and communications, Software, embedded systems, sensors, cabling,testingand integration. This position is for an Avionics Data Acquisition Engineer who will focus on developing,integratingand testing data acquisition systems for our launch vehicles. This position will be as an active participant in a rapid development environment and requires a bias for action while delivering quality results. The decisions made will contribute to Blue Origin's long-term success in human spaceflight. The role requires comfort with ambiguity and an ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems.
We are seeking a motivated Avionics Hardware Data Acquisition Engineer with a passion for spacecraft instrumentation and measurement systems throughout the full product lifecycle from conceptualization through deployment. The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in data acquisition system design and sensor integration with an interest in contributing to space systems. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they meet most, but not all, of the qualifications below.
We are looking for someone to apply their technicalexpertise, attention to detail, and commitment to quality to positivelyimpactsafe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision isrequired!
Designanddevelop system requirements fordata acquisitionsystemsutilizedforvehicle health monitoring and performance analysis
Create and review schematics based on system requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to design specifications.
Review detailed PCB designs and layouts. Ensure designs meet all required aerospace and industry standards, including signal integrity, thermal considerations, and mechanical constraints.
Conduct benchmarking and performance analysis to guide the design and optimization through LRU NPI process.
Collaborate with embedded software and network OS teams during system integration.
Designrobust systems capable of operating in extreme environmentsthat meet environmentaltesting requirementsapplicable toSMC-S-016
Collaborate with design teams to integrate DFM and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles early in the lifecycle to reduce labor-intensive manual processes
Evaluate and implement AI-enabled inspection and automation to enhance capacity and reduce production bottlenecks with BIT (Built-In-Test) solutions.
Support the full development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and documentation.
Lead theLRU design validation of high-performance DAQ systems by verifying sensor excitation stability, anti-aliasing filter integrity, and accuracy requirements.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, with a strongtrack recordin electronics and computing.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in avionics systems design.Significant portionof this experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
Strong understanding of signal conditioning circuitsdesigning the analog front-end (AFE) that prepares raw sensor data such as temperature, pressure, vibration, and acceleration foraccuratedigitization by an ADC andsubsequentprocessing by an FPGA
Familiar with excitation PCB schemes (Wheatstone bridges or IEPE constant-current sources)
Experience withmixed-signalisolation design forestablishrobust isolation strategies to prevent digital noise from FPGAs and processors from corrupting analog sensor data
Understanding ofsamplingdesign and potential impacts to system (aliasing, under/over sampling, and resolution)
Familiaritywith event correlationandtime synchronizationschemes
Hands-on experience with hardware validation and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers,multimeters, and SMUs.
Hands-on experience with performing environmental testand data reviews derivedfrom MIL-STD and SMC-S-016.
Skilled inderivingandanalyzing system requirements and decomposing complex problems into clear, actionablestepsfor hardware implementationand PCB development.
Good communicationand collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and articulate technical concepts clearly.
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Don’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 an 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.
Compensation Range for
WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
Other site ranges may differ
Culture 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 an 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.
- How much does the Avionics Hardware Engineer - New Glenn Rocket at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $131K–$183K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Avionics Hardware Engineer - New Glenn Rocket role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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