MK2 Avionics Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About the role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. As an Avionics Hardware Engineer, you will bridge design intent and flight-ready hardware through rigorous test strategy development, circuit design spanning multiple fields, and cross-functional collaboration across power design, firmware, software, and systems teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test strategies, test methodologies, and test fixtures — including design of supporting test hardware — for power subsystem hardware from component level through integrated vehicle testing
• Design, develop, and deliver test support hardware including test cards, breakout boards, and fixture circuits to enable safe and efficient validation of power subsystem assemblies
• Execute and supervise validation campaigns including acceptance testing and Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing
• Ensure proper test execution, data collection, and system requirement verification
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for EGSE and vehicle power sequencing
• Troubleshoot electrical failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate and integrate interfacing subsystems with the power subsystem
• Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), and design for test activities
• Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a primary focus in both hardware test and validation and electrical circuit design
• Understanding of power electronics hardware development, such as developing high-voltage switching
• Experience developing test plans, test procedures, and acceptance test procedures for high-voltage applications
• Experience with automated test scripting (Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent)
• Understanding of power systems hardware including power distribution, DC-DC converters, power integrity, and power sequencing
• Experience with mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
• Familiarity with many of the following parts and their usage: power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), MOSFETs, op-amps, ADCs, and DACs
• Knowledge of common communication methods such as RS422, RS485, SPI, LVDS, or similar protocols
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and test phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field
• 7+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
• Experience designing or analyzing DC-DC converters, power supplies, or power distribution architectures
• Experience with brushless DC (BLDC) motors and controllers
• Familiarity with power supply stability analysis, worst case analysis, or FMECA
• PCB schematic and layout experience (Altium, Mentor Graphics Xpedition, or equivalent)
• Experience with signal integrity and high-speed digital interfaces
• Electrical design and analysis tool experience: LTSpice, PSpice, HyperLynx, or equivalent
• Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft power systems hardware development, integration, and test
• Experience with EMI/EMC, shock/vibration, or thermal vacuum (TVAC) test environments
• Electrical Design and Analysis tools: LTSpice, PSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Simscape
• Experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254, and similar standards

Pay

• CA applicants: $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
• CO applicants: $119,814.00 - $167,738.55
• WA applicants: $130,706.00 - $182,987.70
• Other site ranges may differ

Benefits

• 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
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses

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.