Blue Origin
Spaceflight
AvionicsSystemEngineerIII-AvionicsControllers
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“Avionics System Engineer III - Avionics Controllers at Blue Origin. Skills: embedded controllers, integration and verification, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, avionics troubleshooting, root cause analysis. Own end-to-end technical execution for multiple embedded controllers, including requirements management, interface definition, qualification and acceptance testing, integration planning, and verification closure.. Lead anomaly triage and root cause analysis with cross-functional SMEs, adj”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver safe and repeatable hardware; demonstrate compliance and close verification evidence
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting; root cause analysis; lead troubleshooting efforts
U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum., Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles... may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant technical field., 5+ years of experience in the integration, testing, and troubleshooting of embedded systems, motor controls, or avionics hardware., Demonstrated experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments, including test planning, execution, and data analysis., Hands-on proficiency with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters (DMMs), and power supplies for debugging and verification., Solid understanding of digital communication protocols (e.g., RS-422/485, Ethernet, SPI, I2C) and experience debugging them at the physical layer., Experience owning a technical baseline for a product (requirements, ICDs, verification, configuration control)., written and verbal communication skills, with experience leading technical reviews and presenting complex data to leadership., Proven ability to work independently and lead troubleshooting efforts in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Nice to Have
Experience developing and testing spacecraft mechanism controllers (e.g., solar array drive assemblies, antenna gimbals, valve controllers, pump drives)., Experience serving as a Responsible Engineer (RE) for hardware integration and test., Experience performing FMEA/FTA or other reliability/fault tolerance analyses., Experience working in a safety-critical development environment (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical) and supporting qualification testing campaigns., Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as Jama (or similar) and PLM systems for configuration management., Familiarity with Altium (or equivalent) for collaborating on PCB design reviews., Basic project management skills (planning, milestones, risk management, cross-team coordination).
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end technical execution for multiple embedded controllers
including requirements management
qualification and acceptance testing
and verification closure.
Lead anomaly triage and root cause analysis with cross-functional SMEs
adjudicate test failures
and present design changes or waivers to Chief Engineers
and technical review boards.
Define integration success criteria and verification strategy
then plan and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to demonstrate compliance and close verification evidence.
Execute hands-on avionics troubleshooting and integration checkout
including harness checkout/integration
RS-422/RS-485 serial debug and emulation
and analog signal verification using logic analyzers
and DMMs in ESD-controlled lab environments.
Partner with vehicle and subsystem teams (“customers”) to define integration constraints
and verification evidence requirements.
Identify reuse opportunities by leveraging prior hardware builds and historical test data to streamline verification campaigns and shorten schedules.
Manage multi-tier supplier technical execution and internal stakeholder alignment to accelerate critical-path root cause analysis and hardware procurement.
Contribute to the verification of fault-tolerant motor control designs
including redundancy strategies
fault detection/isolation/recovery
and built-in test capabilities.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead anomaly triage and root cause analysis with cross-functional SMEs; Partner with vehicle and subsystem teams (“customers”) to define integration constraints, operability needs, and verification evidence requirements.; Manage multi-tier supplier technical execution and internal stakeholder alignment
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills; leading technical reviews; presenting complex data to leadership
Process & Methodology
Basic project management skills (planning, milestones, risk management, cross-team coordination).
Full Job Description
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As the Avionics Controllers Systems Engineer, you will be a hands-on technical leader for a family of embedded controllers used across multiple vehicles and mechanisms (e.g., gimbals, valves, pumps, deployables). You will own the end-to-end integration and verification of these high-reliability products, ensuring they are ready to support human lunar missions. You will be responsible for defining test strategies, executing hands-on integration in the lab, and leading the resolution of complex issues to deliver safe and repeatable hardware. **Responsibilities:** * Own end-to-end technical execution for multiple embedded controllers, including requirements management, interface definition, qualification and acceptance testing, integration planning, and verification closure. * Lead anomaly triage and root cause analysis (e.g., fishbone, 5 Whys) with cross-functional SMEs, adjudicate test failures, and present design changes or waivers to Chief Engineers, Vehicle Leads, and technical review boards. * Define integration success criteria and verification strategy, then plan and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to demonstrate compliance and close verification evidence. * Execute hands-on avionics
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