Senior Satellite Avionics Engineer

1w1 week ago

Blue Origin

Washington, US · Full-time · $156,802 – $219,522

About this role

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. This role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. The Sr Satellite Avionics Engineer will architect and guide development of advanced avionics systems for satellite platforms.

Drive system-level design, hardware integration, and flight qualification across multidisciplinary teams. Design satellite avionics architectures including flight computers, embedded controllers, and autonomous system interfaces. Define and decompose requirements for avionics subsystems like sensors, actuators, and power distribution.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution. Collaborate with systems, software, propulsion, and mission operations teams to ensure alignment with program goals. Oversee PCB design, FPGA integration, EMI/EMC mitigation, and environmental qualification.

Manage and mentor a team of avionics engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth. Lead design reviews including SRR, PDR, and CDR to meet quality standards. Bring deep expertise in avionics architecture, embedded systems, and space-rated electronics.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in satellite avionics engineering
Proven expertise in avionics architecture, embedded systems, and space-rated electronics
Hands-on experience with flight computers, embedded controllers, sensors, actuators, and FPGA-based systems
Strong understanding of radiation tolerance, EEE part selection, and EMI/EMC compliance
Familiarity with PCB design tools, embedded software environments, and space qualification processes

Responsibilities

Design and implement satellite avionics architectures, including flight computers, embedded controllers, and autonomous system interfaces
Define and decompose system-level requirements for avionics subsystems, including sensors, actuators, and power distribution
Select and qualify EEE parts for space environments, ensuring radiation tolerance and compliance with mission requirements
Oversee PCB design, FPGA integration, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies for flight hardware
Guide environmental qualification and flight software integration for avionics subsystems
Collaborate with systems, software, propulsion, and mission operations teams to ensure alignment with program goals
Create design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure technical artifacts meet quality and compliance standards
Manage and mentor a team of avionics engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth