Avionics Systems Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

. Perform and lead Systems Engineering tasks for integrating electro-mechanical systems into complete mechanism products .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,814 - $182,988 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering for integrating electro-mechanical systems, with a strong focus on avionics specifications, requirements management, and verification processes. Proficient in collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and mentoring early-career engineers in aerospace applications.

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Avionics Systems DesignRequirements ManagementElectromechanical Systems IntegrationHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing3D Modeling in Creo

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Hard Skills

Signal IntegrityPower DistributionEmbedded SystemsPCB Schematic DesignFault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR)Requirements Traceability AnalysisAerospace Mechanism Hardware DesignTest Plan CreationEnvironmental TestingState-Machine Architectures

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

JamaWindchillCameo Systems EngineeringOscilloscopesSpectrum AnalyzersLogic Analyzers

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryNASA Systems EngineeringSpacecraft MechanismsRadiation-Hardened ComponentsDocking Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and lead Systems Engineering tasks for integrating electro-mechanical systems into complete mechanism products
Develop and manage Mechanisms Avionics specifications and requirements at subsystem and component levels
Develop and manage Mechanisms Avionics interfaces, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and models with adjacent IPTs
Decompose system- and subsystem-level requirements into lower-level requirements
Mentor early-career Mechanisms and Avionics Systems Engineers on the Lunar Program
Standardize Mechanisms Systems Engineering approaches
Own verification and validation of Mechanisms Avionics requirements with Mechanisms test engineers
Perform requirements traceability analysis to higher levels and verification activities
Develop Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) schemes for safety-critical electromechanical systems
Lead trade studies across Avionics and Mechanisms IPTs
Serve as Mechanism Avionics point of contact for other IPTs
Use Jama, Windchill, and Cameo Systems Engineering tools
Support and present at major gated design and readiness reviews
Collaborate with Avionics designers, Mechanisms designers and analysts, and other IPTs on spacecraft and mission execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering
Minimum of 5 years of experience in avionics systems design
Significant aerospace industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of signal integrity, power distribution, embedded systems, feedback-controlled logic, communications, actuators, sensors, cabling, and embedded system interfaces
Experience translating system and functional requirements into software logic and state-machine architectures for embedded flight software
Ability to create and modify 3D models in Creo
Experience with PCB schematic design and layout for avionics components following aerospace standards
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting avionics hardware using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and environmental test equipment
Hands-on experience designing, building, and testing aerospace mechanism hardware
Experience developing and executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups for embedded software
Skill in analyzing system requirements and decomposing complex problems into actionable hardware implementation steps
Familiarity with derived environmental testing from MIL-STD and SMC-S-016
Experience creating test plans and validating requirements with documented traceability
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical concepts clearly
Familiarity with spacecraft mechanisms hardware
Strong understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation processes
Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Advanced degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering preferred
Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering processes and standards preferred
Experience with mechanisms avionics systems integration preferred
Docking systems experience preferred
Knowledge of space-rated electronics and radiation-hardened components preferred
Expertise in requirements management software such as Jama preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and 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 all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results