Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer II

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking an engineer to design and build data acquisition and control systems for testing space vehicle sub-assemblies and liquid rocket engines.

You will collect customer specifications, create electrical design packages, manage build activities with procurement and vendors, and support installation and activation of systems, including video monitoring and sensor networks.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in industrial or aerospace control system design/operation.
• Experience designing I&C systems using CAD-based schematics.
• Knowledge of instrumentation theory and data acquisition hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data acquisition and control systems for testing space vehicle sub-assemblies and engines.
• Collect customer specifications and create electrical design packages.
• Manage build activities through part procurement and vendor management.
• Support installation and activation of systems (e.g., video monitoring, sensors).
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

Electrical engineering basics

Control system design

Data acquisition

Instruments & sensors

Ladder logic PLC programming

AutoCAD Electrical

LabVIEW

C++ or Python

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Altium Designer

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will design and build data acquisition and control systems specifically focused for testing space vehicle sub-assemblies and liquid rocket engines. You will contribute to the team’s progress by collecting customer specifications, creating electrical design packages, managing build activities through part procurement and vendor management, and supporting installation and activation of systems. Examples of design activities include a 20+ 3G-SDI video monitoring, display, and recording system, accelerometer and rotational speed data acquisition and signal conditioning for turbopump characterization, acoustic monitoring of engine tests, cryogenic liquid characterization using silicon diodes and RTDs, and portable DAQ systems.

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!

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• 3+ years’ experience with industrial or aerospace control system design or operation
• Ability to design I&C systems using CAD based electrical schematic and panel layout tools (preferably AutoCAD Electrical)
• Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation theory coupled with integration into data acquisition hardware.
• Experience working with instrumentation: static and dynamic pressure, cryogenic temperature sensors (silicon diodes or RTDs), LVDTs, and accelerometers
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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.
• 2-3 years programming PLC’s in ladder logic with Rockwell Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens.

Desired

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with video monitoring systems (webcam, 3G-SDI, high speed, infrared, etc.)

• Design experience in noise reduction, shielding, and analog and digital filtering to provide high fidelity measurements
• Experience with analog circuit design using Altium design tools focusing on signal conditioning of high frequency instrumentation
• Tuning closed loop control systems.
• Software development in LabView, C++ or Python
• Safety PLC’s and/or implementing safety protocol in control logic (safety relays, implementing redundancy, etc)

Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 a authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants:

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC III is $135,000 - $198,000

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC II is $108,000 - $158,400

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC is $90,000 - $132,000

Other site ranges may differ

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, 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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