Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II-III

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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!

We are a diverse 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 a member of our engineering team, you will contribute to the development, operation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art space vehicle and rocket engine component test facilities, with a specialized focus on data acquisition and control systems. You will work cross-functionally with customers, test operations, and design teams to ensure robust software and hardware configurations while maintaining facility test cadence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, upgrade, and validate test stand data acquisition (DAQ) systems-including hardware assembly, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support for test stand instrumentation: generate and update harness/interface drawings, electrical power schematics, and data/control documentation. Offer mentorship, training, and hands-on troubleshooting to both technicians and engineers.
• Lead instrumentation and control system integration activities: design, review, fabricate, install, and functionally check wire harnesses, components, and instrumentation at test stands.
• Develop and maintain software configuration files, test scripts, and formal test procedures.
• Create and enhance LabVIEW console GUIs for instrument control and data monitoring.
• Monitor and verify instrumentation health/performance on test stands and test articles by reviewing and analyzing test data.

We seek candidates who bring technical expertise, leadership ability, and an uncompromising commitment to quality-positively impacting the safety of human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is essential!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, with combined software/hardware development experience.
• 5+ years' experience in industrial or aerospace control system design or operations.
• Proficiency in electrical circuit design using CAD-based schematic and panel layout tools (preferably AutoCAD Electrical).
• Skilled in using electrical diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes to troubleshoot instrumentation and control circuits.
• Experience programming in at least one language: Python, PLC Ladder Logic, or LabVIEW.
• Demonstrated expertise in signal integrity, including noise reduction, shielding, and analog/digital filtering for high-fidelity measurement systems.
• 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 (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with video monitoring systems (e.g., webcam, 3G-SDI, high-speed, infrared).
• Familiarity with advanced instrumentation such as static and dynamic pressure sensors, cryogenic temperature sensors (silicon diodes or RTDs), LVDTs, and accelerometers.
• Experience developing or troubleshooting NI LabVIEW systems or PLC controllers with OPC communications (preferably Allen-Bradley).

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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