Electrical Engineer III – Space Avionics Integration - Blue Origin

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety
This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight
Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight
Passion for our mission and vision is required!This role is part of Enterprise Engineering, where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing
Enterprise Engineering allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization.As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will provide experienced technical leadership to Blue Origin program personnel and the established Radiation Effects team
From mission inception to operation, you will ensure success of Blue Origin’s systems
You will actively engage program leadership and engineers to drive intelligent system design, part selection, subcontracts, and analyses.Responsibilities:Support interdisciplinary teams to ensure electronics are hardened against the effects of space radiation.Support design decisions to optimize system performance in space.Analyze the impacts of space radiation environments on components and systems.Assess system-level radiation risk considering fault tolerance, spacecraft design, redundancy, and single event effects criticality analysis.Derive and apply radiation mitigation techniques (filtering, EDAC, current limiting, etc.) to prevent disruption of system performance for space missions.Help maintain Blue’s radiation test database.Assist with development and execution of radiation test plans as required.Minimum Qualifications:B.S
in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 5+ years of job-related experience.Ability to read, analyze, and create electrical schematics and system diagrams.Experience hardening and verifying performance of electrical designs against space radiation effects (total ionizing dose, displacement damage dose, single event effects).Electrical engineering fundamentals, basic digital and analog circuit fundamentals, and familiarity with associated laboratory test equipment.Ability to specify and support PCB bring-up and operational procedures for test.Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Must be a U.S
citizen or national, U.S
permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S
as a refugee or granted asylum.Domestic travel required (10-25%)
Foreign travel possible.Preferred Qualifications:Direct experience in radiation design, analysis, and testing of avionics hardware for operation in radiation environments.Basic electronics lab skills include soldering, harnessing, use of oscilloscope, multimeter, and logic analyzer.Experience with PCB design and layout (Altium or similar preferred).Proficiency with scripting (Python) and automation development.Strong understanding and application of statistical methods.Experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in a radiation environment.Experience designing or interfacing avionics equipment in a radiation environment.Hands-on experience developing component test and measurement hardware in an automated and reproducible manner.Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $136,800.00-$191,520.00Other site ranges may differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon’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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue 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, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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 at  Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.SummaryLocation: Seattle, WA; Phoenix, AZType: Full time