Space Launch I&C Technician – Test Operations

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician for its Space Coast operations in Florida. The role supports test stands, ground systems, and launch facilities, performing installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems throughout multiple campaigns.

Ideal candidates have instrumentation/controls experience in aerospace or related fields, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Relevant instrumentation/controls experience in aerospace or related industries.
• Level I Technician: 0–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure, check out, and verify instrumentation and control systems on test stands and ground support equipment before, during, and after campaigns.
• Perform pre- and post-test sensor and loop checks on valve positioners, thermocouples, and pressure transducers.
• Support propellant offload and transfer operations by operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting the associated control systems.
• Execute turnaround activities between campaigns to return stands to a test-ready configuration; help shorten that turnaround.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and document issues quickly in coordination with Test Conductors and engineers.
• Wire, commission, and debug automated control systems.
• Build and install automation control panels and coordinate with vendors on panel builds.
• Terminate cables and install field instrumentation and related hardware.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and electrical repair of control systems.
• Update schematics to reflect as-built configurations.

Skills

Instrumentation/Controls

Aerospace experience

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician for its Space Coast operations in Florida. The role supports test stands, ground systems, and launch facilities, performing installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems throughout multiple campaigns.

Ideal candidates have instrumentation/controls experience in aerospace or related fields, and a high school diploma or GED.