Electrical Design and Test Engineer III – Blue Ring

Blue Origin; Jemison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Alabama is seeking an experienced Test Equipment Engineer to design, build, and validate automated test systems for the Blue Ring spacecraft and its payloads.

You will develop LabVIEW software, own fielded test equipment, review anomalies, and collaborate with avionics owners to ensure hardware meets stringent test requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of Test Equipment hardware or software design.
• 5+ years of Assembly, Integration and Test experience.
• Experience with automated test equipment development and software.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test equipment hardware and software for Blue Ring and payloads.
• Own fielded test equipment and troubleshoot anomalies.
• Collaborate with avionics owners and customers to meet requirements.
• Develop LabVIEW code to command and control Blue Ring spacecraft.

Skills

LabVIEW

Electrical design

Test equipment

Automation

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW (NI)

Python

C++

CAD

Job description

Application Close Date

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About Blue Origin

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 Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

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.

5+ years of Test Equipment hardware or software design

5+ 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
• Ability to travel domestically at least 10% of the time
• Ability to obtain or already possess a DOD TS/SCI security clearance

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

• 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. Affidemitive Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affidative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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