Senior Systems Engineer

1 week ago


Merritt Island, United States Blue Origin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our Test and Flight Operations team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and verifying data collection and control systems used in flight component testing and ground launch support facilities.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will apply standard engineering techniques to design, develop, and maintain instrumentation or controls systems. You will automate manufacturing or similar processes using instrumentation or controls systems, develop new and modify existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls, and own the setup and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities.

You will also troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions and make recommendations to improve efficiency or quality of operations. You will document specifications and operating procedures and contribute to the team's progress by collaborating with customers, test operations, and the design team to maintain software and hardware configuration as well as facility test cadence.

Responsibilities:

  • Own, define, coordinate, and execute instrumentation, data, and controls system integration activities at the test stands, including identifying, designing, reviewing, building, installing, and functional checking wire harnesses, components, and instrumentation.
  • Improve, maintain, and upgrade test stand data acquisition systems: assemble, setup, and validate DAQ hardware configurations and solve DAQ hardware related problems.
  • Seek out automation opportunities to improve efficiency.
  • Provide technical support for instrumentation on test stands; provide and update drawings of harnesses/interfaces, electrical power, and data/control systems; provide mentorship/training and troubleshooting support for technicians and engineers.
  • Create and maintain software configuration files, test scripts, procedures LabVIEW console GUIs, and test.
  • Review and verify health and performance of instrumentation on the test stand and test articles by reviewing test data.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years end-to-end experience with industrial or aerospace control system design and operation
  • Strong experience in at least one programming language: LabVIEW, Python, or PLC Ladder Logic
  • Full system level integration experience of software, hardware, and electrical
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field with a combination of software/hardware development experience
  • Start to finish system design experience
  • Ability to design electrical circuits using CAD based schematic and panel layout tools (preferably AutoCAD Electrical)
  • Proficiency with electrical diagnostic equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.) to troubleshoot instrumentation and control circuits
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading teams from concept to product delivered
  • Experience with designing box level automation

Experience working with instrumentation:

  • static and dynamic pressure, cryogenic temperature sensors (silicon diodes or RTDs), LVDTs, and accelerometers
  • Software development or troubleshooting of NI LabVIEW systems or PLC controllers coupled with OPC communications (preferably Allen-Bradley)
  • Tuning closed loop control systems

Benefits:

  • 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

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, diverse, and dedicated work force.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.

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, gender, 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.



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