Senior Electronics System Architect - TeraWave
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
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 Tera Wave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth.This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.
The Emerging Systems business unit at Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with Tera Wave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.
As a Senior Electronics System Architect at Blue Origin, you will define and develop comprehensive electronics architectures for our space system sand ground support equipment. You willbe responsible forestablishingrobust electrical interfaces, power distribution systems, and fault management strategies that ensure mission success in the challenging environment of space.
Special Mentions:
Travel expectations:
Up to 20% travel may berequiredfor technical reviews,supplier visits, and travel to other Blue Origin sites.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Architecture Development & System Integration
Define comprehensive electronics system architectures for Blue Origin's space systems, launch vehicles, and ground support equipment
Establish electrical interfaces between subsystems, ensuring proper integration and compatibility across complex hardware platforms
Design power distribution architectures and timing systems that meet mission requirements whileoptimizingfor reliability, efficiency, and performance
Develop robust fault management strategies, including fault detection, isolation, and recovery mechanisms for mission-critical electronics systems
Technical Leadership & Documentation
Create detailed architecture documentation including block diagrams, interface control documents, and system specifications
Collaborate with other system architects (mechanical, software, propulsion, etc.) to ensure cohesive and integrated system designs
Lead technical reviews and design validation activities to ensure electronics architectures meet mission requirements
Mentor junior engineers andprovidetechnical guidance to electronics design teams
Technology Selection & Optimization
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, components, and design approaches based on mission needs, reliability requirements, and environmental constraints
Perform trade studies tooptimizeelectronics system designs for performance, reliability, mass, power, and cost
Develop verification and validation strategies for electronics architectures
Work with suppliers and partners to ensure external components and systems integrate properly with the overall electronics architecture
Support anomaly investigations and provide architectural solutions to resolve complex technical issues
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in electronics system design and architecture for complex systems
Demonstrated experience defining electronics architectures for mission-critical or safety-critical systems
Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, including DC-DC conversion, power sequencing, and protection circuits
Experience with timing and synchronization systems for distributed electronics
Expertise in fault-tolerant design principles and fault management strategies
Proficiency in creating clear and comprehensive technical documentation
Experience with requirements analysis and flow-down to subsystem specifications
Strong understanding of electronics design processes, from concept through production
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with electronics architecture for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications
Knowledge of radiation effects on electronics and mitigation strategies
Experience with FPGA and embedded processor architectures
Familiarity with spacecraft avionics systems and standards
Experience with model-based systems engineering tools and methodologies
Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles and compliance requirements
Experience with safety-critical systems and associated certification processes
Background in thermal management…
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