Blue Origin

Sr COMSEC Hardware Design Engineer

Blue Origin$144K — $201K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design
  • Experience designing high speed digital systems
  • Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools
  • Familiarity with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 standards and their application to hardware design
  • Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles
  • Experience working with FPGA-based designs and interfacing with software teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and verification of electrical hardware for secure communications systems
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA engineering teams
  • Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and design documentation
  • Define and execute hardware verification and validation plans
  • Support hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting efforts
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
  • Ensure designs meet standards, requirements, and security protocols

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with a 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 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

At Blue Origin, we believe in the power of talented, dedicated people to push the boundaries of what's possible. We are seeking an experienced SrElectrical Hardware Design Engineer to join our COMSEC team within the Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and developing secure communication hardware systems that support our mission of making space accessible for the benefit of humanity.

You will work in close collaboration with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA Engineers to deliver robust, mission-critical hardware solutions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design, development, and verification of electrical hardware for secure communications (COMSEC) systems


  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Cybersecurity, Software, and FPGA engineering teams throughout the full hardware development lifecycle


  • Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware design documentation


  • Define and execute hardware verification and validation plans


  • Support hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting efforts


  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers


  • Ensure designs meet applicable standards, requirements, and security protocols


  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field


  • 10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design


  • Experience designing high speed digital systems


  • Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools


  • Familiarity with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 standards and their application to hardware design


  • Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles


  • Experience working with FPGA-based designs and interfacing with software teams


  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary engineering environment


Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret security clearance (strongly preferred)


  • Experience with COMSEC or cryptographic hardware design


  • Familiarity with TEMPEST, NSA, or NIST security standards


  • Hands-on experience supporting FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 hardware certification


  • Working knowledge of space radiation effects and mitigations


  • Experience designing hardware for secure or classified communication systems


  • Experience supporting space, defense, or aerospace programs


  • Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) or secure key management systems


  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline


Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Benefits
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an 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.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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