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Blue Origin LLC Avionics Tester Hardware Development Engineer Level III in Seattle, Washington
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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop and own Tester Systems Hardware (HW), tester racks, tester load boxes, and other equipment from requirements definition to design, build, integrate, verification and qualification test, and operation. Collaborate with Software (SW) engineers to integrate tester hardware control and communication systems. Develop and own Tester Systems SW from requirements definition to design, build, integrate, verification and qualification test, and operation. Collaborate with HW engineers to integrate Tester SW control and communication systems. Collaborate with Test Execution Team engineers to perform failure analysis for Tester HW/SW control and communication systems. You will own the Tester HWE and SW, and the Tester electronic HW assemblies across the entire tester life cycle, from concept and requirements definition, design, analysis, prototyping, schematic capture, layout, design review, wiring diagram, build and integration, verification, and qualifications and through release to production testing. Support Tester architecture trade studies, analyses, performance characterization and specification, and device selection. Support tester risk analyses, and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies. Participate in program-level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and Tester Hardware development process improvements. Effectively communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in Test Systems Hardware design, development, testing, and operation. Proficiency in analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design, Altium, Creo, and electronics hardware development. Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment and high-reliability software development. Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and Linux operating systems. Preferred Qualifications Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related disciplines Demonstrated experience designing high reliability safety-critical, Class 2/3 board assemblies; familiarity with IPC-A-600/610, DO-254 and similar standards. Experience with Test Systems hardware development, integration, and test Scripting, Programming and Analysis: C / C#, C++; MathCad (or similar analysis tools) Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $136,800.00-$191,520.00 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Inclusivity Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employme