Electrical Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

. Act as a hardware focal point for digital design and COTS component selection and integration across spacecraft bus avionics .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,814 - $182,988 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital design and hardware implementation for space-rated avionics, with a strong focus on COTS component integration and rigorous testing methodologies. Capable of managing product design configurations and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.

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Digital Design ExperiencePCB Design Using Altium DesignerCOTS Component IntegrationProficiency in Python, C, C++, or MATLABBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Hard Skills

Digital DesignFPGA IntegrationHigh-Reliability Hardware DesignSignal/Power Integrity AnalysisRequirements ValidationWorst-Case Circuit AnalysisCircuit FEAFMEA/FMECA PracticesHardware Design for Radiation EnvironmentsOptoelectronic Component Integration

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerEMI/EMC Mitigation PracticesCOTS Components

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft AvionicsSpace-Rated ComponentsProduct DevelopmentEngineering TestsMaterial-Defect Dispositioning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a hardware focal point for digital design and COTS component selection and integration across spacecraft bus avionics
Support end-to-end product development for space-rated components with senior engineers and technical leads
Contribute to cross-disciplinary spacecraft avionics design activities
Support the design cycle of flight- and mission-critical avionics, emphasizing digital hardware implementation
Work with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and contribute to design architecture
Collaborate on PCB interconnect systems and support signal/power integrity analyses for COTS-based digital designs
Contribute to COTS component trade studies covering performance, reliability, availability, and obsolescence risk
Design and implement avionics hardware solutions for harsh environments
Support mechanical interface definitions, specifications, and control documents
Plan and execute engineering tests and support data reviews
Create technical presentations and documentation
Support assembly instruction reviews and hardware build activities
Support requirements validation through design, test, analysis, and inspection
Support Production and Quality Engineering, including material-defect dispositioning
Manage product design configuration revisions through the product lifecycle
Provide technical input to junior engineers
Contribute to design and documentation reviews led by senior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
4+ years of hands-on experience designing ruggedized electronic components or high-reliability hardware, focused on digital design and hardware implementation
Experience contributing to product development activities for space-rated or high-reliability hardware, including requirements, design, test, or qualification support
Digital design experience, including FPGAs and CMOS sensors
Hands-on PCB design experience using Altium Designer, including multi-layer stack-ups, impedance-controlled nets, FPGA integration, and foundational EMI/EMC mitigation practices
Experience selecting, qualifying, and integrating COTS electronic components into hardware assemblies
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
Exposure to hardware design for radiation environments and EEE parts selection for space applications
Experience integrating optoelectronic or electromechanical components into flight hardware assemblies
Familiarity with worst-case circuit analysis, circuit FEA, or FMEA/FMECA practices
Proficiency with Python, C, C++, or MATLAB
Ability to work independently on assigned technical tasks within rapid-development programs and aggressive schedules
Interest in growing toward broader technical ownership and cross-functional leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
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; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed