Electrical Engineer III (Oasis-1 Avionics/Electrical) - Space Resources Program

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

In this hands-on role, you will be based entirely on-site at our Los Angeles Facility, collaborating closely with the Space Resources Program team. We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and hands-on electrical engineer. Your responsibilities will include ownership of the full design cycle of electrical hardware with minimal day-to-day oversight, drive verification evidence and anomaly closure with a strong culture of safety and quality, and delivery of high-quality products in a safety- and mission-critical environment.

We seek a candidate who brings technical know-how, leadership capabilities, and a dedication to quality, all of which are vital in making a positive impact on our mission. The pace at Blue Origin is brisk, with rapid cycles of design, analysis, and integration, aimed at delivering scalable solutions. Therefore, we need someone who is adaptable, proactive, eager to learn, and uncompromising on safety and quality. Creativity, a spirit of innovation, and the ability to manage changing requirements are key to thriving in this role.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Own electrical architecture details for assigned avionics/instrument assemblies:power distribution/protection, interface electrical characteristics, grounding/bonding/shielding approach, andelectrical/thermal deratinginputs.
• Develop and maintain electrical block diagrams, interface budgets, and acceptance criteria for your scope; support requirement decomposition/allocation to subcircuits.
• Deliverables:baselined power/interface budgets (for scope), block diagrams, requirements allocations, acceptance criteria, design notes.

• Design and release schematics/PCBs or box-level electrical designs for assigned hardware; perform EEE parts selection, tolerancing/derating, and vendor build package development.
• Partner with layout, mechanical, and analysis to addressSI/PIandEMC/EMIconsiderations; support design-for-manufacture/assembly/test.
• Deliverables:released schematics/layout packages, BoMs, manufacturing outputs, assembly/test travelers, as-built records.

• Design and/or review harnesses, connectors, pinouts, and cable drawings for assigned interfaces; ensure robustness across environments and integration constraints.
• Draft and maintain electrical ICD content for your interfaces; support configuration/change control and interface verification planning.
• Deliverables:harness/connector drawings, pinout tables, CM-controlled ICD sections, interface verification plans/evidence.

• Develop and execute test procedures for functional/performance verification; support and troubleshootTVAC, vibe/shock, and EMI/EMCactivities relevant to your scope.
• Analyze test data, document results, and drive discrepancies to closure in collaboration with MA/Q and cross-functional teams.
• Deliverables:ATP/ATR procedures & reports (scope), environmental/EMI/EMC support artifacts, discrepancy tracking/closures, qualification/acceptance summaries (scope).

• Support bring-up, diagnostics, and integration of your hardware to the instrument/satellite stack; provide NCR/MRB technical inputs and corrective action recommendations.
• Lead or co-lead failure investigations for issues within your scope, including root cause, containment, and redesign recommendations.
• Deliverables:integration procedures/checklists, failure investigation writeups, NCR/MRB inputs, integration test reports.

• Coordinate with Software on DAQ/command/telemetry electrical interfaces, time sync signals, and fault management hooks; support HIL/interface validation as needed.
• Deliverables:verified interface definitions (signal levels/timing), telemetry/channel definitions support, ops procedure inputs (scope).

• Maintain configuration-controlled design artifacts and test evidence; contribute to continuous improvement (templates, checklists, review practices, lab workflows).
• Deliverables:CM-ready release packages, review artifacts, team-level tool/process improvements.

• B.S.in electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ yearsin high-reliability electronics (spacecraft/launch/aviation/defense or similar), includingboard- and/or box-leveldesign through integration and test.
• Demonstrated ability to produce release-quality artifacts under configuration control (schematics, BoMs, drawings, test procedures/reports).
• Hands-on lab bring-up/debug skills (oscilloscope, DMM, logic analyzer, power supplies, load emulation; failure isolation and re-test).
• Proficiency with ECAD/analysis tools (e.g.,Altium/Mentor/KiCad, SPICE) and practical SI/PI + EMC-aware design fundamentals.
• Strong cross-functional communication with systems, mechanical, software, and mission assurance/quality.

• M.S.in electrical engineering or related field.
• SmallSat/CubeSat payload avionics integration experience (bus/dispenser interfaces; rideshare exposure).
• Depth in one or more: power conversion/protection (DC/DC, latch-up mitigation), mixed-signal design, high-speed digital interfaces, grounding/bonding/shielding.
• Experience supportingTVAC/vibe/shockandEMI/EMCtesting with troubleshooting and closure documentation.
• Familiarity with spacecraft electrical/data links (e.g.,LVDS, SpaceWire, CAN, RS422) and time synchronization considerations.
• Experience with parts derating, traceability (CoC/CoQ), and basic radiation considerations (TID/SEE) appropriate to mission class.

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• 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.

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