Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

4 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Spacecraft 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and verify data collection and control systems used in flight component testing and ground launch support facilities.
  • Apply standard engineering techniques to design, develop, and maintain instrumentation or controls systems.
  • Automate manufacturing or similar processes using instrumentation or controls systems.
  • Develop new and modify existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls.
  • Ownership in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions and make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.
  • Document specifications and operating procedures.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years end-to-end experience with industrial or aerospace control system design and operation.
  • 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 trouble shoot instrumentation and control circuits.
  • Strong experience in at least one programming language: LabVIEW, Python, or PLC Ladder Logic.
  • 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%.
  • Education Support Program.

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.

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