Avionics System Engineering

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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. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs. Join Blue Origin's In-Space Systems team as anAvionics Systems Engineerand become a key architect ofBlue Ring-our next-generation satellite bus platform that will enable critical missions beyond Earth's atmosphere. This isn't just another engineering role; it's your opportunity to design the command and data handling systems that will power humanity's expansion into space.
As an Avionics Systems Engineer, you'll pioneernovel data handling architecturesfor national security space missions, working at the intersection of hardware innovation, software development, and communications security. You'll be hands-on with cutting-edgeCommand and Data Handling (C&DH) systemsandencryption architectures, collaborating directly with core hardware developers, software engineers, and communication security specialists to solve challenges that have never been tackled before.
You're not just building components-you're creating thefoundational infrastructurethat future space missions will depend on. Candidates for this role must have an active Top Secret clearance and reside in Seattle or Denver (or be willing to locate upon acceptance of offer).
Participate in C&DH system architecture, trade studies, and concept developmentwith integrated cryptographic and cybersecurity features-from requirements through operations support

• Translate system data handling and security requirements into actionable subsystem and component-level specifications, ensuring compliance across the design lifecycle
• Own verification and validation planning, partnering with integration and test teams to validate data handling and encryption hardware against requirements
• Top Secret Clearance (active or has been active within the past 2 years)
• S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldwith 5+ years industry experience developing avionics systems
• Expertise in delivering mission-critical C&DH systemsincluding data handling architectures and cryptographic systems
• Familiarity with common spacecraft interfaces(Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire) and digital/analog electrical interfaces (I2C, SPI, Serial)
• Strong foundation in layer 2/3 networking concepts(Ethernet, VLANs, QoS, IP, TCP/UDP, routing)
• S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldwith full spacecraft design lifecycle industry experience
• Experience interfacing with NSA, COMSEC custodians, or CCI handling, with proven ability to deliver space-qualified integrated hardware/software components
• Space environment design expertiseincluding radiation effects, SEU mitigation, parts selection, processor/storage architectures, and CCSDS communication protocols
• Proficiency with electrical system design and analysis tools(Altium/OrCAD/KiCad, LTspice, MS Visio)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python

WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 Other site ranges may differ
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. 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.
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, 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
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.
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 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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. 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. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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