Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Senior Electronics System Architect - TeraWave
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is committed to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. As a Senior Electronics System Architect, you will define and develop comprehensive electronics architectures for space systems and ground support equipment, ensuring mission success in the challenging environment of space.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define comprehensive electronics system architectures for Blue Origin's space systems, launch vehicles, and ground support equipment
Establish electrical interfaces between subsystems, ensuring proper integration and compatibility across complex hardware platforms
Design power distribution architectures and timing systems that meet mission requirements while optimizing for reliability, efficiency, and performance
Develop robust fault management strategies, including fault detection, isolation, and recovery mechanisms for mission-critical electronics systems
Create detailed architecture documentation including block diagrams, interface control documents, and system specifications
Collaborate with other system architects (mechanical, software, propulsion, etc.) to ensure cohesive and integrated system designs
Lead technical reviews and design validation activities to ensure electronics architectures meet mission requirements
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to electronics design teams
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, components, and design approaches based on mission needs, reliability requirements, and environmental constraints
Perform trade studies to optimize electronics system designs for performance, reliability, mass, power, and cost
Develop verification and validation strategies for electronics architectures
Work with suppliers and partners to ensure external components and systems integrate properly with the overall electronics architecture
Support anomaly investigations and provide architectural solutions to resolve complex technical issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in electronics system design and architecture for complex systems
Demonstrated experience defining electronics architectures for mission-critical or safety-critical systems
Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, including DC-DC conversion, power sequencing, and protection circuits
Experience with timing and synchronization systems for distributed electronics
Expertise in fault-tolerant design principles and fault management strategies
Proficiency in creating clear and comprehensive technical documentation
Experience with requirements analysis and flow-down to subsystem specifications
Strong understanding of electronics design processes, from concept through production
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Preferred
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with electronics architecture for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and mitigation strategies
Experience with FPGA and embedded processor architectures
Familiarity with spacecraft avionics systems and standards
Experience with model-based systems engineering tools and methodologies
Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and compliance requirements
Experience with safety-critical systems and associated certification processes
Background in thermal management for electronics in extreme environments
Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
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
Recent News
2026-02-05
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