Sr. Engineer Satellite Avionics

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! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to design and develop advanced avionics systems for the satellite platforms. This role will serve as a key technical contributor, supporting system-level architecture, hardware integration, and flight qualification across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate brings deep e xpertise in embedded systems, space-rated electronics, and autonomous spacecraft interfaces, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in satellite avionics engineering
• Proven ex pertise i n avionics architecture, embedded systems, and space-rated electronics.
• Hands-on experience with flight computers, embedded controllers, sensors, actuators, and FPGA-based systems.
• Strong understanding of radiation tolerance, EEE part selection , and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools, embedded software environments, and space qualification processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting satellite avionics programs from concept through launch and operations.
• Background in fault detection, redundancy strategies, and system-level reliability modeling.
• Experience evaluating third-party avionics solutions for integration or trade vs in-house development.
• Publications or patents in the field of satellite avionics or spaceflight technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement satellite avionics architectures, including flight computers, embedded controllers, and autonomous system interfaces.
• Develop subsystem requirements and interface control documents (ICDs) for avionics components, including sensors and actuators.
• Select and qualify EEE parts for space environments, ensuring radiation tolerance and mission compliance.
• Support PCB design, FPGA integration, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies for flight hardware.
• Collaborate with systems, software, propulsion, and mission operations teams to ensure alignment with program goals.
• Participate in environmental qualification and flight software integration for avionics subsystems.
• Contribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure technical artifacts meet quality and compliance standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and peer review within the avionics engineering team.

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.
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

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