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Electrical Engineer II - Avionics Hardware Job at Blue Origin in Seattle

Blue Origin, Seattle, WA, United States, 98127


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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. This role is part of Enterprise Program Management (EPM), where we provide technical standards, tools, processes, training, and subject matter expertise for product engineering and manufacturing. EPM allows all Blue Origin business units to benefit from commonly used capabilities, hardware, and software and assists business units in identifying, selecting, and training engineers from both inside and outside the organization. As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers , you will study, develop, and execute validation and verification strategies for avionics hardware used to successfully launch Blue Origin missions. You will work directly with the team responsible for hardening avionics hardware to the harsh space radiation environment and ensure success of our missions. Passion for the mission is a necessity. Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 20% of the time Multiple positions available Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Basic circuit design and analysis PCB layout and assembly Electronics lab prototyping Cross-discipline interface to ensure space-ready avionics designs Participation in development of electronics test plans and reports as needed Travel (10-20%) to assist with external testing of simple circuits Minimum Qualifications B.S. (or advanced degree) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Nuclear Science, or related field with 2+ years of in electronics design, analysis, and/or testing Experience with the following: benchtop testing / debugging circuit boards simple PCB layout (Altium PCB design tools or similar) basic circuit analysis Electrical engineering fundamentals, basic digital and analog circuit fundamentals, and familiarity with associated laboratory equipment Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 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 Domestic travel required (10-20%). Foreign travel possible Preferred Qualifications Basic experience with Python and/or NI LabView programming and embedded software Experience with test automation Basic electronics lab skills include soldering, harnessing, use of oscilloscope, multimeter, and logic analyzer Familiarity with basic and complex discrete and integrated circuits (transistors, logic, memories, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.) Experience with the use of commercial or automotive parts in the space radiation environment Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $109,980.00-$153,972.00;CO applicants is $100,815.00-$141,141.00;WA applicants is $109,980.00-$153,972.00 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Inclusivity 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 O