Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer — Advanced Technology & Architecture

## Application close date 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.

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As a Sr. Avionics Systems Engineer working directly with the New Glenn Avionics Chief Architect, you will define what is possible for the next generation of launch vehicle avionics.

You will rapidly evaluate and demonstrate emerging technologies, mature them to the point of confidence, and hand proven, ambitious baselines to design teams.

This is a role for an engineer who has owned hardware end-to-end as a Responsible Engineer - and who also sees how every box, bus, and cable in an avionics system fits together. ## Special Mentions - This is an on-site role in Kent, WA , co-located with our primary New Glenn Avionics design, lab, and integration teams - Relocation assistance is provided - Travel is expected to be up to approximately 10% of the time to support test campaigns, vehicle integration, launch site activities, and supplier engagements ## Responsibilities include but are not limited to - Work directly with the New Glenn Avionics Chief Architect as a trusted technical partner on architecture direction, technology strategy, and cross-subsystem problem solving - Quickly and effectively conduct evaluation and demonstration of critical new technologies that have the potential to enable major improvements in next-generation avionics designs, maturing them to the point where they can be baselined and turned over to design teams - Establish an aggressive but achievable baseline for new avionics products, challenging assumptions on performance, cost, mass, and schedule - Conduct system-level analysis and testing to support the operation of current and future avionics systems - Lead architecture-level trade studies spanning compute, networking, power, instrumentation, harnessing, and software interfaces - Build and execute rapid prototyping and demonstration plans, including breadboard/brassboard development, lab test setups, and data-driven maturity assessments - Translate demonstrated results into clear requirements, interface definitions, and design guidance for Responsible Engineers and design teams - Support integration, test, and anomaly resolution at the stage and vehicle level, applying system-level insight to isolate and close issues - Partner across avionics hardware, embedded software, GN&C, structures, propulsion, and manufacturing to ensure architectures are producible, testable, and operable - Mentor engineers across the avionics organization, raising the technical bar and sharing lessons learned ## Minimum Qualifications - B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field - 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience - Experience leading the full product life cycle for one or more avionics systems - as a technical owner (e.g., Responsible Engineer) and/or at the program or team level - in a relevant environment such as launch vehicle, spacecraft, UAV, or similar - Experience with complex digital designs featuring microcontrollers, microprocessors, and programmable logic devices (FPGAs/CPLDs) - Experience with communication interfaces including Ethernet, serial, I2C, SPI, and similar protocols - Demonstrated ability to analyze complex, highly integrated systems and deliver results-oriented solutions - Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across disciplines - Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a bias for action and comfort with ambiguity - 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. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience leading architecture-level trades for avionics systems - Experience with integration and operation of stage-level or vehicle-level avionics - Experience with the utilization of AI for ground and flight applications, including the verification and validation of Edge AI systems - Experience applying non-traditionally radiation-hardened electronics (commercial or automotive-grade devices) in space applications, including radiation characterization, screening, and mitigation approaches - M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline - Hands-on experience maturing new technologies from concept through demonstration and into a production baseline - Familiarity with high-reliability and harsh-environment electronics practices, including qualification and environmental test - Experience with avionics networking architectures, time-synchronized systems, and fault-tolerant/redundant design - Experience developing or specifying test equipment, EGSE, and lab infrastructure for avionics development - Working knowledge of hardware/software assurance and verification standards (e.g., DO-254, DO-178, DO-160, or similar) ## Why 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! In this role, your work will not stay on paper.

The technologies you prove out will fly - shaping the avionics that fly New Glenn today and defining the architectures that fly for decades to come.

You'll have the rare combination of deep technical ownership, direct access to the Chief Architect, and the freedom to pursue the most capable answer the data will support. ## Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 ## Culture 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 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.

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. ## Background Check - Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check - 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 lb