Sr Control System Engineer

Blue Origin

Longmont (CO)

On-site

USD 161,000 - 225,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Stock options for regular employees
Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin’s Honeybee Robotics division in Longmont is seeking a Sr Control System Engineer to lead the design, development and verification of motion control subsystems for spaceflight hardware. You will architect closed-loop control solutions, define inter-system interfaces, and present technical results to customers and internal teams.

You will collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure performance and reliability, guide test requirements, and contribute to proposal efforts.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience designing electronics for regulated industries.
  • In-depth understanding of motors, gearing, feedback & commutation sensors, and motion control methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering functional hardware on schedule.
  • Experience with design analysis and simulation (Matlab Simulink).

Responsibilities

  • Architect closed-loop control systems incorporating motors, sensors, structures and drive electronics.
  • Synthesize and define interfaces between multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Present technical content to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance and support on test requirements and associated verification methods

Skills

8+ years experience
Motors & motion control
Sensing & feedback
System analysis & simulation

Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Sr Control System Engineer### Sr Control System EngineerApply: Longmont, CO: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R69638Application 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! As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will participate in the development, design, test, and manufacturing of Honeybee Robotics’ Motion Control products. Working with other engineering disciplines within the team, you will assist in the architecture development of these systems, deriving and developing requirements, assisting with proposal efforts, analyzing and simulating system performance, and finally verifying that performance on flight articles. 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! **Special Mentions:**· Relocation provided· Occasional travel expected **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Architect closed-loop control systems incorporating motors, sensors, structures and drive electronics* Synthesize and define interfaces between multiple engineering disciplines* Present technical content to customers and internal stakeholders* Provide guidance and support on test requirements and associated verification methods **Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited technical college or university in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of relevant work experience designing electronics for regulated industries* In-depth understanding of motors, gearing, feedback & commutation sensors, and motion control methodologies* Demonstrated experience delivering functional hardware on schedule* Experience with design analysis and simulation (Matlab Simulink) **Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering* Experience designing motion control and electromechanical systems for space environments* Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in product development efforts ### Base Pay Range for:CO applicants is $160,618.00 - $224,864.85**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**Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
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