Senior Electronics System Engineer - TeraWave

Job Summary

As a Senior Electronics System Architect at Blue Origin, you will define and develop comprehensive electronics architectures for our space systems and ground support equipment. You will be responsible for establishing robust electrical interfaces, power distribution systems, and fault management strategies that ensure mission success in the challenging environment of space.

Up to 20% travel may be required for technical reviews, supplier visits, and travel to other Blue Origin sites.

• Develop and document electronics architectures for optical communication payloads, including power, timing, control interfaces, and system‑level integration.
• Translate system requirements into electrical requirements, interface definitions, and design constraints.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to design, FPGA, and firmware teams.
• Perform trade studies for component selection, power distribution approaches, timing strategies, and communication interfaces.
• Support integration, test planning, and troubleshooting during hardware bring‑up and system validation.
• Collaborate with systems engineering to ensure requirements flow‑down, verification planning, and traceability.
• Contribute to risk assessments, design margins, and reliability considerations appropriate for space environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electronics design, system integration, or electronics architecture.
• Experience defining or integrating multi‑board electronics systems with mixed‑signal, digital, and power elements.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, timing/synchronization, interfaces (SPI, I2C, LVDS, SERDES, etc.), and system‑level signal integrity.
• Ability to produce clear architecture documentation, interface control documents, and requirements.
• Experience leading technical discussions and driving decisions across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.

• Experience with electronics for aerospace, defense, or other mission‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with FPGA‑based systems, embedded processors, or high‑speed digital design.
• Exposure to radiation effects, derating, or reliability engineering for harsh environments.
• Experience with EMI/EMC considerations, grounding strategies, or thermal constraints.
• Familiarity with optical communication systems, photonics, or precision timing architectures.
• Experience with requirements management tools or model‑based systems engineering.

For WA applicants: $ – $. Other site ranges may differ.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
• 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
• Bonuses and incentives (not guaranteed) based on company discretion

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. Additional background checks may be required for certain job profiles, including Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for roles that require military installation access, and other specialized screenings as necessary.

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