Senior Electrical Engineer - Advanced Concepts
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.
Blue Origin'sEnterprise Engineering Flight Systemsgroupis seeking an experienced
Navigation Sensor Hardware Engineer to support the New Glenn, Lunar Transportation,In Space Systems,and Advanced Concepts Engineeringbusiness units at Blue Origin.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists,you willbeleadingaspects ofnavigation sensorhardware,electrical, and system design across all flight regimes for current and future spaceflight systems.
This position will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe, low cost,and reliablespaceflight and will directly shape the future of space exploration.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, test, and debugnavigation sensors (e.g.gyroscopes, accelerometers, magnetometers,IMUs,wireless radios,RF,star trackers, etc.)
Leadthe development ofsimple and reliable hardware that willmeetthe company'sposition, navigation, and timing (PNT) and redundancy requirements
Driveregulatory and certification activitiesandelectrical/mechanicalfailure analysis
Leadacceptance and qualification testing forspace worthysensorsand EEE components(EMI, radiation, etc.)including test execution,datacollectionand analysis
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of BS degreein
Electrical Engineering or a related field8+ years of related experience withnavigation sensor and/or avionicsassembly design
Provenexpertisein complex circuit design, includingcomponentselection, architecture, circuit schematics, prototyping, and design for industrial manufacturing
Understanding of PCB design, assembly, and PCB layout software
Familiarity with low-noise analog and digital test equipment
Some software experience in C, C++, Python
Self-startingwho thrives in a fast-paced new product development environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired:
MSin Electrical Engineering or a related field
Full product lifecycle gyroscope/accelerometer experience
Demonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, testing, and calibration of accelerometers, gyroscopes,magnetometersand inertial measurement units
Demonstrated experience with design of GPS/GNSS software-defined-radio and/orRF communication systems
Strong familiarity withhardwaretesting and the ability tooperatetest equipment such as a vectornetworkanalyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power meters, and thermal chamber
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $ - $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.
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