Senior Engineer – Avionics, Instruments & GNC

BLUE ORIGIN

. Improve engineering operating cadence, vertical integrations, and hardware deliveries for Core Avionics teams .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAlabama • United StatesSenior💰 $144,179 - $219,522 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the electronics product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, and program management, while effectively communicating technical and operational metrics. Proficient in leading teams through complex engineering challenges and optimizing processes for avionics hardware development.

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Electronics Design ManagementAgile Project ManagementElectronics Manufacturing OperationsBudget and Schedule ManagementSupplier Qualification

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Hard Skills

Electronics DesignPCB DesignComponent SelectionManufacturing Process OptimizationCritical Path SchedulingRisk ManagementRequirements ManagementFunctional TestingEnvironmental Stress ScreeningQualification Testing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipCoaching and MentoringCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AltiumCadenceJiraMS ProjectP6 PrimaveraManufacturing Execution Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

AvionicsPower ElectronicsEmbedded SystemsMIL-STD/NASA StandardsReliability EngineeringConfiguration ManagementDO-254

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve engineering operating cadence, vertical integrations, and hardware deliveries for Core Avionics teams
Perform program management across the electronics product lifecycle from research and design development through flight hardware manufacturing and production
Manage budgets, schedules, WBS, and program plans for mission-critical electronics hardware
Communicate status, risks, opportunities, variances, and recovery plans to engineering and program management teams
Maintain the IPT operating cadence and report technical, cost, schedule, and risk metrics
Monitor electronics design and manufacturing process health and identify cycle-time improvements
Integrate the Core Avionics Group into overall program operations and sequence manufacturing dependencies
Generate reporting boards and tools covering design reviews, manufacturing yield, and test results for business and program reviews
Support agile product planning, electronics design sprints, and manufacturing capacity planning
Coach teams on self-organization and design-to-manufacturing handoffs
Lead Tiger Teams for electronics design challenges and manufacturing issues
Track IPT receivables and deliverables, electronics hardware configurations, and manufacturing specifications
Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing and test facilities to deliver flight-ready avionics hardware
Coordinate electronics design reviews, manufacturing readiness assessments, and supplier qualification activities
Mentor team members and provide leadership and development opportunities
Promote and coach Blue Origin leadership principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline
7+ years of experience in electronics design and manufacturing operations in highly technical and multidisciplinary engineering development projects
Experience managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost
Experience managing electronics hardware development from concept through production, including PCB design, component selection, and manufacturing process optimization
Direct experience with SMT assembly, through-hole assembly, conformal coating, potting, and final test procedures
Experience with electronics design tools such as Altium or Cadence and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Experience collecting and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative information and translating data into electronics manufacturing requirements, planning documents, tools, and processes
Experience with electronics supply chain management, component sourcing, supplier qualification, and obsolescence management
Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management such as EVM
Experience with Agile project management and Jira
Experience with MS Project, P6 Primavera, or similar scheduling tools
Experience managing electronics manufacturing subcontracts with contract manufacturers and component suppliers
Knowledge of functional testing, environmental stress screening, and qualification testing
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and provide technical solutions to complex electronics design and manufacturing problems
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee required
Standard background check required
Master's degree, MBA or equivalent experience preferred
PMP certification preferred
Experience with avionics, power electronics, motor controllers, or embedded systems preferred
Familiarity with flight hardware qualification, aerospace electronics requirements, space-grade components, MIL-STD/NASA standards, reliability engineering, configuration management, and DO-254 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