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Blue Origin · 18 hours ago

Avionics Hardware Engineer - TeraWave

Bay Area, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$131K/yr - $183K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a pioneering company focused on developing reusable space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. As an Avionics Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of advanced electrical and avionics systems for satellite platforms, ensuring robust performance and reliability for critical operations.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the hardware development and integration of the Payload Control Unit, from requirements definition to final implementation

Design, develop, and modify FPGA logic for translator boards and payload control systems, ensuring robust performance and functionality

Provide avionics systems engineering support, collaborating across teams to ensure cohesive system architecture and performance

Define and develop electrical Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for avionics and payload integration, ensuring comprehensive documentation

Design and implement power and data interfaces between payloads, avionics, and satellite bus systems, optimizing for reliability and efficiency

Lead the development of electrical harnessing designs, including wire routing, connector selection, and harness assembly documentation

Establish timing and synchronization architectures to ensure precise coordination between payload systems and satellite subsystems

Develop and implement EMC/EMI mitigation strategies and grounding schemes to ensure electromagnetic compatibility across integrated systems

Create and maintain power budgets for integrated payloads and avionics, ensuring power requirements are met throughout all mission phases

Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and software engineers to ensure comprehensive system integration

Support environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC) of electrical systems, including test planning, execution, and data analysis

Qualification

FPGA developmentAvionics systems engineeringElectrical design toolsEMI/EMC testingPower distribution systemsTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

5+ years of experience in avionics hardware design, FPGA development, or spacecraft electrical systems integration

Demonstrated experience with FPGA/ASIC design and verification using VHDL or Verilog

Experience in developing and integrating avionics hardware or complex circuit card assemblies

Proficiency in electrical design tools such as Altium, Cadence, or equivalent, and simulation tools like SPICE

Strong understanding of power distribution systems, high-speed data interfaces (e.g., SpaceWire, Ethernet, SerDes), and digital/analog signal processing

Experience with EMI/EMC testing and mitigation techniques in space or aerospace applications

Excellent technical documentation and communication skills