Sr COMSEC Hardware Design Engineer

You will work in close collaboration with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA Engineers to deliver robust, mission-critical hardware solutions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and verification of electrical hardware for secure communications (COMSEC) systems

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA engineering teams throughout the full hardware development lifecycle

• Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware design documentation

• Define and execute hardware verification and validation plans

• Support hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting efforts

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

• Ensure designs meet applicable standards, requirements, and security protocols

• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, 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 Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design

• Experience designing high speed digital systems

• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools

• Familiarity with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 standards and their application to hardware design

• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles

• Experience working with FPGA-based designs and interfacing with software teams

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance (strongly preferred)

• Experience with COMSEC or cryptographic hardware design

• Familiarity with TEMPEST, NSA, or NIST security standards

• Hands-on experience supporting FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 hardware certification

• Working knowledge of space radiation effects and mitigations

• Experience designing hardware for secure or classified communication systems

• Experience supporting space, defense, or aerospace programs

• Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) or secure key management systems

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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! The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. At Blue Origin, we believe in the power of talented, dedicated people to push the boundaries of what's possible. We are seeking an experienced Sr Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join our COMSEC team within the Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and developing secure communication hardware systems that support our mission of making space accessible for the benefit of humanity.