Avionics Integration Engineer III

Company: Blue Origin LLC
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 26, 2025

Job Description:

Avionics Integration Engineer IIIApply locations Seattle, WA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R50494Application 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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This position resides within the Avionics & Control Systems organization, in the Engine Business Unit. As an avionics integration engineer, you will be responsible for performing integration and test of avionics hardware, software, instrumentation, and harnessing onto test facilities and rocket engines both remotely and in-person.The successful candidate is a recognized problem solver, eager to autonomously investigate and resolve a wide range of technical challenges that may present when assembling and testing complex electronics systems. You have expertise in at least one of: electrical engineering, software engineering, and systems integration and a good understanding of tangential disciplines (control theory, mechanical engineering, instrumentation, etc.). You have an innate ability to identify anomalous behavior, rapidly determine root cause, and implement corrective action interpedently or in close collaboration with stakeholders. Your understanding of networking and scripting languages enable you to remotely triage systems-under-test across the country.There is no "standard day" for this role. We support four rocket engines in varying stages of development. We use test facilities ranging from fully virtual hardware emulations to engines and vehicles themselves. Every day and every test campaign presents exciting new challenges to be overcome. You may be called upon to resolve an IP conflict, automate a software build pipeline, plot and infer conclusions from pressure sensor readings in an engine combustion chamber, break apart an avionics system to inspect for damage, design an analog data acquisition system, or rapidly develop a test procedure to validate a new capability, and that's all before lunch! Your specific experience and interests will guide where you fit in the organization - candidates interested in any subset of these tasks are encouraged to apply.Position requires up to 25% travel to rocket engine test sites.Responsibilities:

• Integrate and test avionics hardware, software, instrumentation, and harnessing onto test facilities and rocket engines
• Identify anomalous behavior, rapidly determine root cause, and implement corrective action interpedently or in close collaboration with stakeholders
• Implement scripts and systems to automate the build, deployment, and verification of engine control software
• Validate and verify that engine control systems are meeting customer expectations and requirements
• Triage remotely networked systemsQualifications:
  • Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or similar.
  • 5+ years performing some or all of the following activities: systems engineering, electronics integration, system validation and verification, networking, scripting, test equipment design
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Python (or similar)
  • Demonstrated ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance, deliver results, and strengthen our culture of inclusivity
  • Strong organizational, analytical skills, and digital skills
  • Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness and success from previous assignments and working with interdisciplinary and multi-functional teams.
  • Passion for hands on problem solving and Avionics integration
  • 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 asylumDesired:
    • Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle (Development-Sustainment)
    • Experience in technical execution for complex electronics systems
    • Demonstrated proficiency in Rust programming language and Linux environmentsCompensation Range for:WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85Other site ranges may differInclusivity StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.Background Check
      • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
      • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
      • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.Benefits
        • Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.
        • Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
        • Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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