Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer III (Oasis-1 Avionics/Electrical) — Space Resources Program
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $183K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. The Electrical Engineer III will be responsible for the full design cycle of electrical hardware, ensuring safety and quality in a mission-critical environment while collaborating closely with the Space Resources Program team.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own electrical architecture details for assigned avionics/instrument assemblies: power distribution/protection, interface electrical characteristics, grounding/bonding/shielding approach, and electrical/thermal derating inputs
Develop and maintain electrical block diagrams, interface budgets, and acceptance criteria for your scope; support requirement decomposition/allocation to subcircuits
Deliverables: baselined power/interface budgets (for scope), block diagrams, requirements allocations, acceptance criteria, design notes
Design and release schematics/PCBs or box-level electrical designs for assigned hardware; perform EEE parts selection, tolerancing/derating, and vendor build package development
Partner with layout, mechanical, and analysis to address SI/PI and EMC/EMI considerations; support design-for-manufacture/assembly/test
Deliverables: released schematics/layout packages, BoMs, manufacturing outputs, assembly/test travelers, as-built records
Design and/or review harnesses, connectors, pinouts, and cable drawings for assigned interfaces; ensure robustness across environments and integration constraints
Draft and maintain electrical ICD content for your interfaces; support configuration/change control and interface verification planning
Deliverables: harness/connector drawings, pinout tables, CM-controlled ICD sections, interface verification plans/evidence
Develop and execute test procedures for functional/performance verification; support and troubleshoot TVAC, vibe/shock, and EMI/EMC activities relevant to your scope
Analyze test data, document results, and drive discrepancies to closure in collaboration with MA/Q and cross-functional teams
Deliverables: ATP/ATR procedures & reports (scope), environmental/EMI/EMC support artifacts, discrepancy tracking/closures, qualification/acceptance summaries (scope)
Support bring-up, diagnostics, and integration of your hardware to the instrument/satellite stack; provide NCR/MRB technical inputs and corrective action recommendations
Lead or co-lead failure investigations for issues within your scope, including root cause, containment, and redesign recommendations
Deliverables: integration procedures/checklists, failure investigation writeups, NCR/MRB inputs, integration test reports
Coordinate with Software on DAQ/command/telemetry electrical interfaces, time sync signals, and fault management hooks; support HIL/interface validation as needed
Deliverables: verified interface definitions (signal levels/timing), telemetry/channel definitions support, ops procedure inputs (scope)
Maintain configuration-controlled design artifacts and test evidence; contribute to continuous improvement (templates, checklists, review practices, lab workflows)
Deliverables: CM-ready release packages, review artifacts, team-level tool/process improvements
Qualification
Required
B.S. in electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years in high-reliability electronics (spacecraft/launch/aviation/defense or similar), including board- and/or box-level design through integration and test
Demonstrated ability to produce release-quality artifacts under configuration control (schematics, BoMs, drawings, test procedures/reports)
Hands-on lab bring-up/debug skills (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, power supplies, load emulation; failure isolation and re-test)
Proficiency with ECAD/analysis tools (e.g., Altium/Mentor/KiCad, SPICE) and practical SI/PI + EMC-aware design fundamentals
Strong cross-functional communication with systems, mechanical, software, and mission assurance/quality
Preferred
M.S. in electrical engineering or related field
SmallSat/CubeSat payload avionics integration experience (bus/dispenser interfaces; rideshare exposure)
Depth in one or more: power conversion/protection (DC/DC, latch-up mitigation), mixed-signal design, high-speed digital interfaces, grounding/bonding/shielding
Experience supporting TVAC/vibe/shock and EMI/EMC testing with troubleshooting and closure documentation
Familiarity with spacecraft electrical/data links (e.g., LVDS, SpaceWire, CAN, RS‑422) and time synchronization considerations
Experience with parts derating, traceability (CoC/CoQ), and basic radiation considerations (TID/SEE) appropriate to mission class
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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