Avionics System Engineer II - C&DH

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Avionics, C Programming Language, CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Circuit Design, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Disability Accommodations, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Green Construction, Hardware Components, Hardware Specification, Hardware-Software Integration, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Leadership, Legal, MATLAB, Material Moving, Medical Records, Microsoft Visio, Military, Onboarding, Operational Support, PTC Creo, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Production Systems, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Road Tests, Safety Systems, State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation, System Readiness Review (SRR), Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Writing, Testing, Traceability, Trade Studies, Validation Testing, Verification Plans, Writing Skills
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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Join Blue Origin in our mission to enable millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. As an Avionics Systems Engineer II within the Lunar Permanence team, you will play a pivotal role in developing the Blue Moon landers and associated infrastructure, essential for transporting crew and cargo to the lunar surface. We seek a professional with robust technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a commitment to quality, aimed at advancing safe human spaceflight. A passion for our mission and vision is essential.

You will work within the Avionics Command and Data Handling (C&DH) team, bridging the gap between hardware components and system software, ensuring a robust, low-latency data transfer across the C&DH system. You will be responsible for performing and delivering Systems Engineering tasks and related products, focused on integration hardware and software aspects of the C&DH system.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to C&DH architecture trade studies, concept development, interface definition, hardware specifications, analyses, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support.
Develop and manage C&DH specification and requirements (at subsystem and component-levels)
Decompose requirements from subsystem and component level requirements into lower-level requirements
Perform traceability analysis of requirements to higher levels and to verification activities
Own the verification and validation of Avionics C&DH requirements in collaboration with Avionics Test Team
Hardware/Software Integration - Configure, test, and troubleshooting C&DH subsystem and component issues within laboratory and production environments.
Produce technical writing (procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).
Contribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure technical artifacts meet quality and compliance standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
2+ years of experience in avionics systems design with a significant portion of this experience in the aerospace industry.
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems.
An understanding of requirements definition, decomposition, and flow-down, circuit design, interface definition, hardware specifications, interface control, analyses, and verification.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment across disciplines

Desired (but not required):

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
4+ years of experience in avionics systems design with a significant portion of this experience in the aerospace industry.
Experience with human-rated spacecraft
Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle
Experience with developing and delivering integrated, space qualified Hardware/Software components. A solid hardware and software background is desired.
Experience with systems safety design practices
Experience with electrical architecture diagramming practices and tools including MS Visio
Experience with software tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Creo, Jama, Cameo, Confluence, and JIRA

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

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

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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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