Electrical Design and Test Engineer III - Blue Ring

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking an engineer to own design elements of automated test equipment for the Blue Ring spacecraft and its payloads. You will develop hardware and software, own fielded test gear, and coordinate with avionics product owners and customers to meet stringent requirements.

The role focuses on LabVIEW-based control, real-time troubleshooting, and integration from sub-assemblies to final payload readiness for launch in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in a technical field such as aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years in test equipment hardware/software design.
• 3+ years of assembly, integration and test experience.
• Experience with automated test equipment and electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test equipment hardware and software for the Blue Ring spacecraft and its payloads
• Own fielded test equipment
• Review and apply real-time test anomaly troubleshooting and resolution during validation/testing
• Support design and production to ensure system designs meet requirements
• Design and develop automated Test equipment software using LabVIEW

Skills

Test equipment design

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in a technical field such as aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

C

C++

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!

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will own design elements of the Blue Ring test equipment, and test the Blue Ring spacecraft alongside it's unique payloads. This role will require the candidate to coordinate design elements with avionics product owners, collaborate with customers, and support Blue Ring spacecraft test teams. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will architect the test equipment design, deliver engineering design products, own fielded hardware , and develop LabVIEW code to command and control the Blue Ring spacecraft. You will have a major role to play in delivering the Blue Ring spacecraft from early manufacturing integration of sub-assemblies, all the way through final payload integration of the Blue Ring spacecraft in preparation for launch.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test equipment hardware and software for the Blue Ring spacecraft and its payloads
• Own fielded test equipment
• Review and apply real-time test anomaly troubleshooting and resolution of issues encountered during hardware validation testing and verification testing.
• Support design and production to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Design and develop automated Test equipment software using National Instruments LabVIEW

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area.
• 3+ years of Test Equipment hardware or software design
• 3+ years of Assembly, Integration and Test experience
• Recent experience with development of automated test equipment, electrical troubleshooting equipment, and/or test equipment software development
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and technical requirements.
• 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

• 2+ years experience testing production flight hardware at a manufacturing site or testing integrated mission ready flight hardware
• Experience developing support equipment missile/spacecraft/satellite command/control systems, RF telemetry systems, power systems, and/or battery management systems
• Experience developing schematic drawings, developing test equipment drawings, writing test equipment automated scripts or testing flight production hardware
• 3+ years of LabVIEW, Python, C, or C++ software development

  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

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