Blue Origin · 7 hours ago
Sr. Satellite Avionics Lead
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $202K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Satellite Avionics Lead to guide the development of advanced avionics systems for satellite platforms, serving as a technical leader across multidisciplinary teams.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of satellite avionics architectures, including flight computers, embedded controllers, and autonomous system interfaces
Define and decompose system-level requirements for avionics subsystems, including sensors, actuators, and power distribution
Select and qualify EEE parts for space environments, ensuring radiation tolerance and compliance with mission requirements
Oversee PCB design, FPGA integration, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies for flight hardware
Guide environmental qualification and flight software integration for avionics subsystems
Collaborate with systems, software, propulsion, and mission operations teams to ensure alignment with program goals
Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure technical artifacts meet quality and compliance standards
Manage and mentor a team of avionics engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in satellite avionics engineering
Proven expertise in avionics architecture, embedded systems, and space-rated electronics
Hands-on experience with flight computers, embedded controllers, sensors, actuators, and FPGA-based systems
Strong understanding of radiation tolerance, EEE part selection, and EMI/EMC compliance
Familiarity with PCB design tools, embedded software environments, and space qualification processes
Preferred
Experience leading satellite avionics programs from concept through launch and operations
Background in fault detection, redundancy strategies, and system-level reliability modeling
Experience evaluating third-party avionics solutions for integration or trade vs in-house development
Publications or patents in the field of satellite avionics or spaceflight technologies
Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, including performance development, technical guidance, and cross-functional coordination
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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