Data Acquisition and Controls Engineer II (fixed term)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Data Acquisition and Controls Engineer II to support the New Glenn Component Test team. You will design electrical schematics, develop DAQ systems, and wire instrumentation for test stands, working with test, manufacturing, and responsible engineers.

This fixed-term role offers hands-on design, documentation, and support from build through test, with emphasis on safe, repeatable spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings.
• Working knowledge of data acquisition principles, including sensor types, signal conditioning, grounding/shielding, and ADC.
• Hands-on experience integrating and wiring instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, strain gauges).
• Proficiency with electrical/schematic design tools (AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar).
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems for checkout/troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Design and document electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness assemblies for component test systems supporting the New Glenn program.
• Develop, configure, and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) systems to capture, condition, and manage measurements from instrumented test articles and test stands.
• Integrate and wire sensors and instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, load cells, and accelerometers.
• Create and maintain harness drawings, wire lists, connector pinouts, and interconnect documentation to support fabrication, checkout, and troubleshooting.
• Specify and select DAQ hardware, signal conditioning, cabling, connectors, and related electrical components.
• Support the build, checkout, and commissioning of test systems, including continuity checks, instrumentation calibration verification, and end-to-end signal validation.
• Collaborate with test and responsible engineers to define instrumentation and measurement requirements, channel lists, and data architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, wiring, and DAQ issues during tester bring-up and test operations.
• Maintain thorough documentation of electrical designs, harness configurations, and instrumentation setups under configuration control.
• Provide instrumentation and electrical support to the broader Component Test team and support test execution activities as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure, electrical design standards, and instrumentation practices.

Skills

Electrical schematics design

Data acquisition principles

Instrumentation wiring

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

US citizenship / eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Altium

SolidWorks Electrical

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human‑capable.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Component Test team designs, builds, and operates the test systems used to qualify and accept hardware across the New Glenn launch vehicle. We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are committed to a culture of safety. This position directly impacts the history of space exploration and requires a commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight.

We are seeking a Data Acquisition and Controls Engineer II to support the entire Component Test team on a fixed‑term basis. In this role you will develop data acquisition (DAQ) systems and create the electrical schematics and harness/wiring diagrams that instrument, power, and interconnect our test stands. You will work hands‑on across a broad range of component test activities, partnering with test, manufacturing, and responsible engineers to turn data acquisition requirements into reliable, well‑documented electrical designs.

Please note: This is a 12‑month fixed term role with potential of extension up to 2 years.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Design and document electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness assemblies for component test systems supporting the New Glenn program
• Develop, configure, and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) systems to capture, condition, and manage measurements from instrumented test articles and test stands
• Integrate and wire sensors and instrumentation - including pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, load cells, and accelerometers - selecting appropriate signal conditioning and grounding schemes
• Create and maintain harness drawings, wire lists, connector pinouts, and interconnect documentation to support fabrication, checkout, and troubleshooting
• Specify and select DAQ hardware, signal conditioning, cabling, connectors, and related electrical components
• Support the build, checkout, and commissioning of test systems, including continuity checks, instrumentation calibration verification, and end‑to‑end signal validation
• Collaborate with test and responsible engineers to define instrumentation and measurement requirements, channel lists, and data architecture
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, wiring, and DAQ issues during tester bring‑up and test operations
• Maintain thorough documentation of electrical designs, harness configurations, and instrumentation setups under configuration control
• Provide instrumentation and electrical support to the broader Component Test team and support test execution activities as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure, electrical design standards, and instrumentation practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness/interconnect drawings
• Working knowledge of data acquisition principles, including sensor types, signal conditioning, grounding/shielding, and analog‑to‑digital conversion
• Hands‑on experience integrating and wiring instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, strain gauges, etc.)
• Proficiency with electrical/schematic design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar)
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems for checkout and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced engineering environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware and software platforms, including LabVIEW and NI DAQmx
• Familiarity with test stand design, instrumentation, and commissioning in an aerospace or defense environment
• Experience designing and building harnesses to industry workmanship standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620)
• Familiarity with connector families and cabling used in test or flight environments (e.g., MIL-DTL-38999, D‑sub)
• Exposure to propulsion, fluid systems, or structural component testing
• Experience with sensor calibration and measurement uncertainty analysis
• Proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python) for test automation or data reduction
• Familiarity with version control and documentation/configuration management practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to cross‑functional teams

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

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, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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