Avionics, Instruments and GNC Engineer II

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking an instrumentation engineer to support rocket engine systems with sensor design, testing, and qualification activities. You will create sensor specifications, work with vendors, perform acceptance testing in labs, and troubleshoot anomalies in a high‑performance environment, contributing to safe and reliable spaceflight programs.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in mechanical engineering or physics with electrical experience, hands‑on lab

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with electrical experience.
• 2+ years' experience designing, testing, calibrating sensors & instrumentation.
• Knowledge of sensor operation for various measurement applications (pressure, temperature, displacement, force, acceleration).
• Experience developing acceptance and qualification test plans utilizing pressure controllers, environmental chambers, shock/vibration tables.
• Experience with data anomaly review, sensor troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Execution of component qualification campaigns.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumentation solutions for rocket engines.
• Create sensor drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Perform sensor acceptance testing in electronics and environmental labs.
• Oversee test campaigns at vendors and troubleshoot anomalies.

Skills

Sensor design

Instrumentation

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Test plans

Troubleshooting

Presentation skills

Lab skills

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with electrical experience

Tools

LabView

C++

Java

Python

Job description

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 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.

As part of a small, passionate team of experts, you will be responsible for instrumentation and sensors for rocket engine systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of Blue Origin's ability to develop, test and fly space vehicles and rocket engines through hands‑on testing and real time engineering.

In this role you will provide instrumentation solutions for rocket engines. You will deliver qualified instrumentation solutions that meet system engineering and quality system requirements. You will create sensor and instrumentation engineering drawings, specifications and procedures. You will work closely with sensor vendors to develop sensors that can perform to requirements in a very challenging environment on rocket engines. You will perform sensor acceptance testing in electronics lab and environmental test lab environments as well as oversee test campaigns at vendors. You need to be able to troubleshoot and debug sensor/instrumentation anomalies in an avionics and engine component development environment. You must be able to identify root cause failure modes using fault tree and fishbone methodologies, and formally document findings. You should be able to document sensor requirements and specifications for new products.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with electrical experience. Electrical Engineer with extensive mechanical experience considered
• 2+ years' experience designing, testing, calibrating, of sensors & instrumentation
• Knowledge of the theory of operation of sensors for various measurement applications (pressure, temperature, displacement, force, acceleration, etc.)
• Experience developing acceptance and qualification test plans utilizing pressure controllers, environmental chambers, shock/vibration tables, etc.
• Experience with data anomaly review, sensor system troubleshooting, and root cause analysis in a lab or test environment
• Execution of component qualification campaigns
• Excellent presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying sensors and instrumentation to avionics systems
• Experience developing basic software for the automation of equipment (LabView, C++, Java, Python, etc.)

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 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.

Export Control Regulations

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: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential,