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Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the Role

Join Blue Origin's In-Space Systems team as an Avionics Systems Engineer to architect Blue Ring, our next-generation satellite bus platform. You will pioneer novel data handling architectures for national security space missions, working at the intersection of hardware innovation, software development, and communications security.

Your designs will directly enable classified missions critical to national security. You are creating foundational infrastructure that future space missions depend on.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in C&DH system architecture, trade studies, and concept development with integrated cryptographic and cybersecurity features from requirements through operations support
  • Translate system data handling and security requirements into actionable subsystem and component-level specifications, ensuring compliance across the design lifecycle
  • Own verification and validation planning, partnering with integration and test teams to validate data handling and encryption hardware against requirements
  • Drive technical excellence through design reviews and cross-functional collaboration with hardware development teams

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret Clearance (or active within the past 2 years)
  • B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years industry experience developing avionics systems
  • Expertise in delivering mission-critical C&DH systems including data handling architectures and cryptographic systems
  • Familiarity with common spacecraft interfaces (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire) and digital/analog electrical interfaces (I2C, SPI, Serial)
  • Strong foundation in layer 2/3 networking concepts (Ethernet, VLANs, QoS, IP, TCP/UDP, routing)
  • Experience with requirements definition and decomposition, interface control, and verification
  • Exceptional communicator and collaborator who thrives in fast-paced environments

Desired Qualifications

  • TS/SCI Clearance (active or active within the past 2 years)
  • M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with full spacecraft design lifecycle experience
  • NSA Type 1 encryption device expertise including certification processes, TEMPEST/EMSEC requirements, and CNSSI 1253/NIST 800-53 controls for space systems
  • Experience interfacing with NSA, COMSEC custodians, or CCI handling with proven ability to deliver space-qualified integrated hardware/software components
  • Space environment design expertise including radiation effects, SEU mitigation, parts selection, processor/storage architectures, and CCSDS communication protocols
  • Proficiency with electrical system design and analysis tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, LTspice, MS Visio)
  • Experience with Python scripting

Location and Clearance

Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance and reside in Seattle (or be willing to relocate upon acceptance of offer). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Compensation

Base pay range: Colorado applicants $119,814.00 to $167,738.55; Washington applicants $130,706.00 to $182,987.70. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
  • Up to 4 weeks paid time off annually plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Education Support Program
  • Bonuses and other benefits may apply based on role and level