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Avionics Hardware Engineer III

Avionics Hardware Engineer III

CompanyBlue Origin
LocationSeattle, WA, USA
Salary$126898 – $177656.85
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, with a strong track record in electronics and computing.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in avionics systems design. Significant portion of this experience in the aerospace industry preferred.
  • Experience with low-noise front end analog and high speed digital design.
  • Strong understanding of signal integrity, power distribution, embedded systems, actuators, sensors, cabling and embedded system interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and utilizing data acquisition systems.
  • Hands-on experience with performing derived test from MIL-STD and SMC-S-016.
  • Skilled in analyzing system requirements and decomposing complex problems into clear, actionable steps for hardware implementation.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and articulate technical concepts clearly.
  • A continuous learner and proactive problem solver, eager to tackle the unique challenges presented in the realm of board development and hardware deployment.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop avionics hardware systems that can be integrated into an upper stage vehicle.
  • Review detailed board designs and layouts. Ensure designs meet all required aerospace and industry standards, including signal integrity, thermal considerations, and mechanical constraints.
  • Create and review schematics based on system requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to design specifications.
  • Build and test prototypes, troubleshoot design issues, and work with manufacturing teams to transition designs from prototype to production.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust and efficient designs.
  • Conduct benchmarking and performance analysis to guide the design and optimization process.
  • Support the full development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and documentation.
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments in hardware technologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Ensure all designs comply with relevant aerospace industry standards and safety regulations. Perform risk assessments and design reviews as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.