Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II — Spaceflight Test Systems

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II to advance our test facilities for spaceflight programs. You will design instrumentation systems, develop PLCs, and build reliable electrical panels for test stands.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, troubleshoot DAQ systems, and drive continuous improvements to safety and data quality in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 2–8 years of experience in electrical schematic and panel design.
• PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens).
• Experience integrating instrumentation with data acquisition hardware.
• Knowledge of sensors/actuators and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for instrumentation on test stands; update harness/interface drawings, electrical power and data/control systems.
• Design, upgrade, and modify PLC programs for test stands.
• Design electrical panels to accommodate new instrumentation and controls infrastructure at test facilities across Blue Origin.
• Maintain and upgrade test stand data acquisition systems; troubleshoot DAQ hardware.
• Coordinate and execute instrumentation, data, and controls system integration activities at test stands.
• Identify and execute on opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical schematic design

Panel layout design

PLC programming

Instrumentation integration with DAQ

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

DAQ hardware

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II to advance our test facilities for spaceflight programs. You will design instrumentation systems, develop PLCs, and build reliable electrical panels for test stands.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, troubleshoot DAQ systems, and drive continuous improvements to safety and data quality in fast-paced environments.