Avionics Hardware Camera Engineer II

Blue Origin • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for test campaigns in support of manufacturing and qualifying flight avionics hardware. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics for the New Glenn launch vehicle. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Special Mentions: Relocation provided Travel expected up to 10% of the time Interviews will include a technical assessment

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and within a team, across the avionics product lifecycle.
• Experience 2+ years in camera system design, integration, and test, ideally with CMOS sensors
• Design and validate CMOS-based camera modules for harsh flight conditions (Thermal, Vibration, Shock, EMI, etc.)
• Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and SMC-S-016 (or equivalent testing standards)

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience 3+ years in camera system design, integration, and test, ideally with CMOS sensors
• Experience working with external vendors (camera modules, optics suppliers, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with sensor characterization, high-speed interfaces (MIPI, GMSL, FPD-Link, SerDes), I2C, VCM actuation, and optical calibration
• Design and validate CMOS-based camera modules for harsh flight conditions (Thermal, Vibration, Shock, EMI, etc.)
• Familiarity with video codecs (H.264/265), onboard storage systems, and telemetry integration
• Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards
• Strong skills in Python or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis
• Develop test benches and scripts for validation and image quality benchmarking

Responsibilities

• Systems engineering mindset—comfortable balancing big-picture requirements with detailed technical work
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal customers requesting onboard camera systems
• Define system architecture for imaging and supporting sensors, including interfaces, data paths, and performance envelopes
• Own troubleshooting and post-flight data analysis to improve future designs
• Develop analog and/or digital boards for avionics systems, including sensors, cameras, and power systems.
• Design across the product life-cycle, including concept, requirements definition, design, prototyping, verification, and release to production.

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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees