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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Avionics Hardware Engineer III - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,814.0 - $167,739.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Altium Designer, Biometrics, Computer Engineering, Electronic Design Automation, Network Interface Controllers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, LTspice, OrCAD, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Verification and Validation (Software), Technical Data Management Systems, Software Technical Review, Test Data, Jama (Software), Serial Peripheral Interface, Pspice, Pcb Layout - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/avionics-hardware-engineer-iii-blue-origin-10681710 ## About the Role * B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field * 5+ years of experience designing electronic hardware through the full development lifecycle - from requirements through fabrication, test, and production * Experience with schematic capture in industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Mentor Capital/PADS, or Altium Designer * Experience performing derating analysis, WCCA, and tolerance analysis for flight or high-reliability hardware * Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and circuit-level mitigation techniques * Experience supporting environmental qualification testing (vibration, thermal, shock) and interpreting test results * Background in analog and digital circuit design including power electronics, signal conditioning, and communication interfaces such as RS-422, SPI, I2C, or MIL-STD-1553 * Experience leading technical design reviews and producing the documentation that supports them * Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions on hardware non-conformances * U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status (required for access to export-controlled technical data) Preferred (What Sets You Apart) * M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field * Experience designing avionics hardware for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or in-space systems * Knowledge of radiation-tolerant component selection and design techniques for space environments * Familiarity with MIL-STD-975, MIL-PRF-38535, or equivalent hi-rel parts qualification standards * Experience with power electronics design including DC/DC converters, battery charge/discharge circuits, or pyrotechnic firing circuits * Background in FPGA or processor-based avionics subsystems and hardware/software interface definition * Proficiency in SPICE-based simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, or SIMetrix * Experience with high-speed PCB design including signal integrity and PDN analysis * Familiarity with AS9100, NASA-STD-8739, or IPC-A-610 quality and workmanship standards * Experience supporting production transitions including first article inspection, DFM iterations, and production test development * Prior experience as a technical lead or mentor on a hardware development program * Familiarity with MBSE and requirements management tools such as DOORS, & Jama ## Description * Decompose system-level requirements into subcircuit requirements across complex electronic modules, maintaining full traceability * Perform derating, worst-case circuit (WCCA), tolerance, and thermal analyses for flight-grade hardware * Apply EMI/EMC design techniques at the circuit and module level * Guide PCB layout reviews including stack-up definition, signal integrity, and power delivery network considerations * Design for manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT) to support production scalability Requirements & Documentation * Write and manage hardware requirements documents, interface control documents (ICDs), and design specifications * Prepare and lead technical design reviews (PDR, CDR) for your assigned projects, including tracking and closing all action items * Produce clear, complete technical documentation that connects design decisions back to requirements Verification & Test * Write hardware verification and validation plans with direct traceability to requirements * Support environmental qualification and acceptance testing across your hardware scope * Analyze test data, disposition anomalies, and perform root cause analysis on hardware failures * Develop corrective actions and translate findings into design improvements Program & Team Contributions * Contribute to hardware schedules, budgets, and technical milestones; hold technical approval authority for your assigned deliverables * Participate in tool development, process improvements, and release of engineering standards * Give technical feedback to teammates that strengthens design quality across the group * Support technology maturation and lessons-learned documentation at the department level, 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, 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