Blueorigin

Senior Avionics Hardware Technical Design Lead - TeraWave

Greater Seattle Area · Senior

Work authorization required$157k-$220kDetected 6 days ago

Supply ChainANSYSFEAThermal AnalysisPCB DesignAltiumCadenceAvionicsEMI/EMCMIL-STDElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of a PMAD satellite component, including board architecture, power distribution, connectorization, signal routing, current paths, protection interfaces, serviceability, and manufacturability
Own cost and mass-reduction trades, architecture simplification, modularity, producibility, reduced part count, test simplification, and recurring manufacturing cost reduction
Follow designs through formal verification, environmental qualification, release, and participate in integration and flight support activities
Design for space environment considerations including thermal management, radiation tolerance, and mechanical stress
We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth.
As the Senior Avionics Hardware Technical Design Lead for the TeraWave spacecraft bus Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS), you will lead a team of experienced PCB and circuit design engineers focused on optimizing the TeraWave Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) electronics for cost, mass and producibility.
Lead and manage electronics requirements definition, trading architecture concepts, and overseeing detailed design development, design verification and test
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an 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.

Requirements

Experience in power electronics hardware development, including high voltage switching, power regulation, and PCB layout with considerations for creepage, clearance, and thermal management
experience with thermal analysis tools and techniques for high-power designs
Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC best practices for high-power and mixed-signal PCB designs
Knowledge of common communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-422, I2C, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, or CAN
Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar), including layout experience for mixed-signal and high-power designs
Familiarity with DFM, DFT principles, and IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610)
Applicants 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.
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Nice to have

Experience designing for space or aerospace environments (vacuum, thermal cycling, radiation, vibration)
Knowledge of power integrity analysis tools (e.g., HyperLynx, Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity)
Experience performing worst-case analysis, circuit FEA, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Knowledge of conformal coating, potting, and other space-qualification techniques
Background in fault detection, redundancy strategies, and system-level reliability modeling
Desire to work hands-on, both independently and collaboratively, throughout development and production phases

Compensation

WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Benefits

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
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.
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

Equal opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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.
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, sex, 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.

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