Sr COMSEC Hardware Design Engineer

About the role

The Sr Electrical Hardware Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and verification of secure communication hardware systems for Blue Origin's COMSEC team. This role involves collaborating with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA engineering teams to deliver robust, mission-critical hardware solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and verification of electrical hardware for secure communications (COMSEC) systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA engineering teams throughout the full hardware development lifecycle
• Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware design documentation
• Define and execute hardware verification and validation plans
• Support hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting efforts
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards, requirements, and security protocols
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design
• Experience designing high speed digital systems
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools
• Familiarity with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 standards and their application to hardware design
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles
• Experience working with FPGA-based designs and interfacing with software teams
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary engineering environment

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance (strongly preferred)
• Experience with COMSEC or cryptographic hardware design
• Familiarity with TEMPEST, NSA, or NIST security standards
• Hands-on experience supporting FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 hardware certification
• Experience designing hardware for secure or classified communication systems
• Experience supporting space, defense, or aerospace programs
• Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) or secure key management systems

Skills

Preferred skills include experience with space radiation effects and mitigations, and knowledge of secure key management systems.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $144,179.00 - $201,849.90
• Other Site Ranges May Differ
• Culture Statement: Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
• 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%, 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Pay

For CO applicants, the base pay range is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90. Other site ranges may differ.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.