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Avionics Systems Engineer Verified today

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 and design the command and data handling systems powering Blue Ring, our next-generation satellite bus platform for critical national security missions. You will pioneer novel data handling architectures at the intersection of hardware innovation, software development, and communications security.

You'll be hands-on with cutting-edge Command and Data Handling (C&DH) systems and encryption architectures, collaborating directly with core hardware developers, software engineers, and communication security specialists.

What you will do

  • 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 participation in design reviews and cross-functional collaboration with hardware development teams

Required qualifications

  • Top Secret Clearance (active or has been 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, analyzes complex systems effectively, and builds trusted relationships across teams

Desired qualifications

  • TS/SCI Clearance (active or has been active within the past 2 years)
  • M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with full spacecraft design lifecycle industry 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 scripting languages such as Python

Compensation

Base Pay Range: CO applicants $119,814.00 - $167,738.55; WA applicants $130,706.00 - $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%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Bonuses may be available based on role type and job level

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.