Senior Electronics System Engineer - TeraWave

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!   

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The Emerging Systems business unit at 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. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.  

As a Senior Electronics System Architect at Blue Origin, you will define and develop comprehensive electronics architectures for our space systems   and ground support equipment. You will   be responsible for   establishing   robust electrical interfaces, power distribution systems, and fault management strategies that ensure mission success in the challenging environment of space.  

Special Mentions:

• Travel expectations:   Up to 20%   travel may be   required   for technical reviews ,   supplier visits , and travel to other Blue Origin sites.  

What You Will Own • Develop and document electronics architectures for optical communication payloads, including power, timing, control interfaces, and system‑level integration.

• Translate system requirements into electrical requirements, interface definitions, and design constraints.

• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to design, FPGA, and firmware teams.

• Perform trade studies for component selection, power distribution approaches, timing strategies, and communication interfaces.

• Support integration, test planning, and troubleshooting during hardware bring‑up and system validation.

• Collaborate with systems engineering to ensure requirements flowdown, verification planning, and traceability.

• Contribute to risk assessments, design margins, and reliability considerations appropriate for space environments.

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in electronics design, system integration, or electronics architecture.

• Experience defining or integrating multi‑board electronics systems with mixed‑signal, digital, and power elements.

• Strong understanding of power distribution, timing/synchronization, interfaces (SPI, I2C, LVDS, SERDES, etc.), and system‑level signal integrity.

• Ability to produce clear architecture documentation, interface control documents, and requirements.

• Experience leading technical discussions and driving decisions across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience with electronics for aerospace, defense, or other mission‑critical environments.

• Familiarity with FPGA‑based systems, embedded processors, or high‑speed digital design.

• Exposure to radiation effects, derating, or reliability engineering for harsh environments.

• Experience with EMI/EMC considerations, grounding strategies, or thermal constraints.

• Familiarity with optical communication systems, photonics, or precision timing architectures.

• Experience with requirements management tools or model‑based systems engineering.

Why Blue Origin:

At Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, Gradatim   Ferociter , meaning "Step by Step,   Ferociously ." We believe that humanity's future is in space, and   we're   committed to developing the technologies that will make that vision a reality. As a Senior Electronics System Architect,   you'll   play a crucial role in designing the electronic systems that power our spacecraft and enable our missions, directly contributing to our goal of building a road to space for the benefit of Earth.  

We are building a team of passionate builders. Job descriptions are not perfect checklists. If you are excited about this mission but your experience   doesn't   align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.  

  Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 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 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 Regulation

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