Sr. Avionics EGSE Engineer
About The Position
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior EGSE Engineer to join the Core Systems and Components group within Blue National Security (BNS), which designs, develops, and delivers launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. The role focuses on developing, executing, and maintaining test sets for electronic systems and components, working closely with Electrical Design and Embedded Systems teams to ensure hardware performance, reliability, and mission readiness. The position designs, builds, integrates, and maintains Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for testing, integration, and checkout of flight hardware. It also supports hardware development throughout its lifecycle, resolves equipment anomalies, participates in design and test readiness reviews, ensures compliance with program and safety requirements, and provides on-site support for integration, test, and launch operations as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or extensive relevant work experience.
- 8 or more years of relevant experience in electrical ground support equipment design, electronics engineering, or test engineering.
- Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting electrical/electronic ground support equipment, including power distribution, signal conditioning, and interface hardware.
- Experience developing schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents.
- Demonstrated experience with verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and requirements traceability.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or similar.
- Proficiency with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and data acquisition systems.
- Proficiency with automation and control software or scripting, such as Python, LabVIEW, or similar.
- Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action Systems.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience supporting COMSEC or communications systems hardware.
- Familiarity with embedded systems development and integration.
- Experience with configuration management tools and processes such as Git, SVN, or similar.
- Experience developing GSE in accordance with industry standards such as MIL-STD-461, NASA GEVS, DO-160, or similar.
- Experience supporting integration and test campaigns, including Design Verification Tests and Production Acceptance Tests.
- Knowledge of IPC standards for electronic assemblies and workmanship.
- Experience designing cable harnesses, custom test fixtures, or rack-level GSE systems.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical industries.
- Familiarity with safety interlocks, grounding, and electrical safety practices for ground test systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used for testing, integration, and checkout of flight hardware.
- Collaborate with Electrical Design, Embedded Systems, and Test Engineering teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle to define GSE requirements.
- Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documents for GSE systems and racks.
- Build, integrate, and troubleshoot GSE hardware, including power supplies, signal conditioning, breakout boxes, harnesses, and simulators.
- Develop and maintain software and firmware interfaces for GSE control, monitoring, and automation.
- Identify, document, and drive resolution of GSE hardware anomalies and failures.
- Support design reviews, including test readiness reviews (TRRs) and GSE design reviews.
- Ensure GSE systems comply with program requirements, safety standards, and applicable specifications.
- Provide on-site support for integration, test, and launch operations as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of GSE design processes and standardization efforts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for bonuses, depending on role type and job level; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
