Avionics Integration Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

About this role

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

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team you will work as an Avionics Integrator within the Avionics team on the Crewed Lander, focusing on the integration of one or more spacecraft subsystems. You will lead cross-functional trade studies, run integrated analyses, and define interfaces that   impact   the design and integration of the spacecraft. You should expect that this foundational part of our vision will require your excellent communication and teamwork. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.  

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 !  

Special Mentions • Relocation provided • Travel expected up to 25% of the time during certain phases of the program

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Act as the negotiator between multiple   stakeholder s   with   conflicting interests to   optimize   the spacecraft   design.   • Contribute to or lead Avionics architecture studies, concept development, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support   • Manage Avionics requirements development, definition, and maturity   • Develop   and manage   Avionics   physical, logical, and   network   configuration   interface control documents (ICDs)   • Develop and   maintain   data and communication budgets   • Develop and   maintain   integrated electrical architecture diagrams.   • Coordinate constraints and conflicting requirements across multiple disciplines   • Contribute to or lead change management   e nsur ing   proper change impact assessment   and   coordination of design changes and   their   impacts across subsystems   • Identify, assess, and manage   program risks   (technical, schedule, cost, integration)    • Tool development for   maintaining   vehicle electrical configuration and definition.

Minimum Qualifications • B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical subject area   • 8+ years relevant experience in the full life cycle development of avionics systems, including requirements, design, integration, test, and operations.   • Deep   experienc e   in   integrating   spacecraft   subsystems   -   Avionics, Software, Structures, GNC,   power system ,   etc.   • Demonstrated   expertise   related to configuring and managing time-sensitive, deterministic networks such as like Time Sensitive Networking, ARINC 664, Time Triggered Ethernet, or other approaches   • Demonstrated ability to define and manage communication protocols    • Demonstrated functional understanding of common electrical digital and analog interfaces (e.g.   Serial Bus Communications, Video, Audio , Ethernet, Analog Sensors, etc.)   • Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems   • Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver results-oriented   solutions    • Strong MS Excel skills   • Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills   • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment  

Preferred Qualifications • M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Electrical, or related technical subject area   • Experience with human-rated spacecraft   • Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle   • Experience with systems safety design practices   • Experience with MBSE methods and tools including   SysML   • Experience with electrical architecture diagramming practices and tools including MS Visio   • Experience with software tools such as SINDA/FLUINT, MATLAB/Simulink, Creo, Jama, Cameo, Confluence, and JIRA   • VB Script or Python Experience (for tool development)  

  Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement Don’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 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations 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.

Background Check • 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 • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Comme

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