Blue Origin · 4 months ago
MK2 Avionics Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The MK2 Avionics Hardware Design Engineer III role involves developing advanced digital and mixed signal electrical circuits for high-performance spaceflight computer systems, contributing to the design and integration of avionics sub-systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Deliver space-rated avionics sub-systems- including requirements development, design, testing, system integration, verification planning, and execution
Develop and manage, high and low voltage avionics designs that integrate within a motor control scheme
Support design risk analyses, failure modes effects and criticality analyses (FMECA), design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx), and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies
Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in electrical/avionics design
Experience with analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design, including analysis, simulation, test, troubleshooting, and part selection
Understanding of power electronics hardware development, such as developing high-voltage switching, high voltage, and power regulation
Knowledge of signal integrity, power, grounding, and general board layout principles
Familiarity with many of the following parts and their usage: ADCs, DACs, op amps, power supplies (linear, LDO, DC/DC), processors, and MOSFETs
Knowledge of common communication methods such as RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, or CAN
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of collaboration
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
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field
7+ years of experience in design, development, test, and operation of vehicle Avionics systems
Experience with brushless DC (BLDC) motors and controllers
Additional experience with various motor controls, power conversion topologies, and control systems
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications
Experience with launch vehicle Avionics systems hardware development, integration, and test
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
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
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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