Avionics, Instrumentation & GNC Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analog Circuit Design, Avionics, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CDL Driver's License, Cross-Functional, DFT (Design for Test), Debugging Skills, Digital Circuit Design, Digital Circuits, Disability Accommodations, Electric Motor, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Design, Electronics, Electronics Assembly, Electronics Manufacturing, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hardware Development, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High Reliability, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Instrumentation Engineering, Laboratory, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Material Moving, Medical Records, Mentoring, Military, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Propulsion, Prototyping, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Road Tests, Root Cause Analysis, Rugged Hardware, Schedule Development, Schematics, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Testing, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Application close date:
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 is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a small, passionate, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you will be responsible for developing, building, testing, and supporting the next generation of liquid rocket engine electrical ignition systems. We are looking for a self-motivated and highly organized individual with strong electrical engineering and project management experience to take ownership of one or more ignition system projects, mentor more junior electrical engineers, and drive products towards maturity. A typical day might involve leading an Agile scrum followed by a schematic review, then meeting with electronics manufacturing subcontractors between troubleshooting a circuit in the lab and managing vehicle interface requirements. An ideal candidate can work with some direction and coordinate teams in the execution of engineering integration activities.

Responsibilities:

Electrical design of analog circuits used in ignition systems for rocket engines and thrusters.
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.
Develop comprehensive program planning artifacts such as integrated master plans, integrated master schedules, work breakdown structures, and hardware utilization lists that fully capture project scope and translate it into executable work aligned to avionics development standards (e.g. ARP4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-330)
Identify and resolve or escalate "blockers" to team performance.
Clearly and concisely present information on current and upcoming projects to senior leaders
Perform risk identification and management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 7 years of professional experience of which 5+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development
Demonstrated technical leadershipin guiding project teams, making critical design decisions, and mentoring junior engineers.
Direct hands-on experience with analog, digital circuit design, analysis, test, and debug.
Must have can do attitude and be problem solver.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree (or higher) in related engineering or technical field.
Expertise designing electronics in a space radiation environment is a plus.
Proven expertise crafting high-reliability, safety-critical, Class 3 board assemblies.
Understanding of mechanical packaging of avionics in harsh environmental conditions.
Knowledge of EMI issues related to precision analog or high voltage design.
Proficiency using CAD layout tools to craft sophisticated printed circuit boards; and experience working with external board manufacturing and assembly vendors.
Exposure to designing safety or critically important aerospace flight hardware aligned with DO-254.
Experience with avionics development standards such as ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-330 or similar.
Exposure to development of high-reliability and radiation-tolerant flight hardware intended for prolonged exposure to extreme space environments.

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.

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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," 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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of 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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