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SLD Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin
Phoenix, AZ
$167.1K-$233.9K a year
Full-time

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.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists and engineers you will take a lead role in the development of Avionics Systems for various spaceflight systems.

You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Avionics Systems Engineering. You’ll be responsible for the integrated design across vehicle subsystems including selecting the best design solutions for system layouts, packaging, harnessing and component selection.

You will also represent the Avionics system in all cross-functional trades and impact studies and lead a team through concept development, requirements definition and flowdown, ICD development, procurement, verification planning, vehicle integration, system build and checkout, and operations support.

This role reports to the Avionics Systems Engineering Manager as part of the Avionics Integrated Project Team. The role includes responsibility for tracking and analyzing key performance metrics for avionics systems throughout the development lifecycle and using those to optimize for manufacturability, quality and cost.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.

You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of 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!

Qualifications :

  • B.S. degree or higher in an applicable field (electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, etc.)
  • Successful candidates in this role typically have 8+ years of related experience.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply high-level system requirements to practical design solutions
  • In depth knowledge of systems engineering practices (e.g., requirements development; standard verification methods; functional decomposition;

standard diagramming techniques; risk and opportunity management)

  • Experience with developing and interpreting safety requirements and deliverables such as Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • 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.

Desired :

  • Master of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • 10+ years industry experience on large engineering systems
  • Experience designing and developing flight proven spacecraft hardware
  • Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components.
  • Knowledge of and experience in analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, power supply components and design, batteries, solar cells, RF systems, serial communication, and / or telemetry systems.
  • Proficiently using software tools such as Matlab or Python.
  • Experience with harnessing and component packaging
  • Experience with requirements management software (DNG or JAMA preferred)
  • Experience developing products at any stage from early trade studies through final design, manufacturing, and test

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $153,636-$215,090

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $167,088-$233,923

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $167,088-$233,923

Other site ranges may differ

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

Inclusivity 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 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 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.

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.

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 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, 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 Accommodation

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