Fuel Cell Controls Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Washington seeks an engineer to develop real-time embedded control solutions for the Fuel Cell Generator, integrating mechanical, electrical, and thermal subsystems for spaceflight readiness. You will work on verification, validation, and certification planning within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role requires a BS in engineering or physics, 3+ years of experience, and strong skills in Matlab/Simulink, Git, Python, and C/C++. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in engineering/physics or related fields.
• 3+ years real-time embedded control experience in aerospace mechanical/electrical/thermal systems.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink, including autocoding.
• Familiar with validation/verification: unit testing, simulations, HIL/SIL.
• Git or similar revision control experience; Python and C/C++ programming.
• Embedded controls complying with DO-178 and NPR 7150; small-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid, and gas control systems through the lifecycle.
• Integrate sensors and actuators with algorithms for spaceflight-ready software.
• Modify signal processing and control algorithms for embedded platforms.
• Perform SIL/HIL testing and real-time software validation.
• Develop plant models, design logic and state machines for actuators.
• Contribute to verification/validation procedures and certification planning.

Skills

Real-time embedded control

Matlab/Simulink

Git

Python

C/C++

DO-178 NPR 7150

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical/Computer Engineering or Physics

M.S. in Engineering/Physics (desired)

Tools

Git

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 Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will be responsible for developing the Fuel Cell Generator’s controls algorithms for autonomous operation on human rated vehicles. You will integrate controls of all mechanical, thermal, fluids, gaseous, and electrical power functions of the Fuel Cell Generator assembly. You may also represent the Fuel Cell Generator component in cross-functional trades, interface definition, and impact studies. This is a high visibility, high criticality role where you will get to make your mark from early development to product validation and mission operations. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Special Mentions Relocation provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid, and gaseous control systems through the program lifecycle, including requirements development, design, implementation, and verification.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and algorithms together in software to produce a spaceflight-ready application.
• This includes I/O transducers for displacement, rate, and acceleration; pressure and temperature sensors; servo and solenoid actuators; etc.
• Modify signal processing, control, or related algorithms to run efficiently on embedded platforms.
• Integrate and test software solutions during real-time software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Support the development of low and high-fidelity plant models, perform analysis, and design efficient logic algorithms and state machines to manage and control various mechanical and electrical actuators.
• Assist in the development of verification and validation procedures to ensure all products perform as specified to meet system and subsystem requirements.
• Plan and develop certification strategies for safe human-rated flight according to industry standards (e.g., DO-178 or NPR 7150).
• Support the development and execution of ground and flight test operations.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical disciplines
• 3+ years’ experience developing real-time embedded control solutions for complex aerospace mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid, and gas systems
• Experience with subsystem modeling, analysis, and controls application development tools such as Matlab/Simulink, including autocoding
• Experience with validation and verification approaches such as unit testing, system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or integrated subsystem testing
• Experience with Git or similar revision control systems
• Exposure to lean software development practices and techniques; including experience with tool automation and software development using Python and C/C++
• Experience developing embedded control system solutions that comply with human safety standards (e.g., DO-178 and/or NPR 7150)
• Experience working collaboratively in small teams on fast-paced projects
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical disciplines
• 5+ years’ experience developing embedded control solutions for complex aerospace mechanical, thermal, fluid, and gas systems
• Experience modeling and analyzing control solutions with I/O transducers: displacement, rate, and acceleration sensors; pressure and temperature sensors; servo and solenoid actuators; etc.
• Experience across the full product development lifecycle: concept definition, architecture, requirements capture and development, implementation, verification, system integration, qualification, and release
• Experience with classical and modern control design and analysis techniques; exposure to optimal control and estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman Filtering)
• In-depth understanding of fuel cell stacks and balance of plant components

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70. 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 (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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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.

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About Blue Origin

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. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! 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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