Avionics Hardware Engineer - Terawave

Blue Origin

Base: $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 (wa applicants); b...
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Fpga development with vhdl or verilog
Avionics hardware design experience
Electrical interface control documents
** Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Hardware Engineer for their TeraWave satellite communications project, which aims to revolutionize space-based communications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in avionics hardware design, FPGA development, and electrical systems integration. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the hardware development of Payload Control Units for a revolutionary 5,408-satellite constellation designed to deliver up to 6 Tbps of data speeds.
  • Candidates will define electrical interfaces, create power budgets, and establish timing architectures to ensure precise coordination between payload systems and satellite subsystems.
  • Blue Origin offers relocation assistance, stock options for all regular employees, and up to four weeks of paid time off along with a 401(k) match of up to 5%.

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** Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Hardware Engineer for their TeraWave satellite communications project, which aims to revolutionize space-based communications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in avionics hardware design, FPGA development, and electrical systems integration. **

Salary

Base: $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 (WA applicants); Bonus/Equity: Stock options available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • FPGA development with VHDL or Verilog
  • Avionics hardware design experience
  • Electrical interface control documents
  • Power distribution system design
  • High-speed data interfaces like SpaceWire
  • EMI/EMC testing and mitigation
  • Altium or Cadence electrical design tools

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Radiation effects mitigation knowledge
  • High-level synthesis for FPGAs
  • PTP and GPS timing protocols
  • Flight hardware integration experience
  • Spacecraft command and data handling systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in avionics hardware design
  • US citizenship or permanent resident status required

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

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