Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II

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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!  

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

Job Description:  As part of Engines Advanced Programs, We are seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our test operations team. In this hands-on role, you will be at the heart of engine test operations — designing, integrating, and maintaining the instrumentation and data systems that make safe, high-fidelity testing possible. You will work cross-functionally with engineers and technicians to ensure test stands are instrumented, calibrated, and ready for critical test events.

 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and upgrade test stand data acquisition systems: assemble, configure, validate, and troubleshoot DAQ hardware
• Provide technical support for test stand instrumentation; produce and maintain drawings for harnesses, interfaces, electrical power, and data/control systems; mentor and train technicians and engineers
• Define, coordinate, and execute instrumentation, data, and controls integration activities — including design, review, fabrication, installation, and functional checkout of wire harnesses, components, and sensors
• Create and maintain software configuration files, test scripts, test procedures, and relevant engine test procedure sections
• Monitor data during live test operations and provide real-time input on test sequence execution, test article health, and readiness for critical test phases
• Review instrumentation health and performance by analyzing hot fire test data, developing and maintaining data reduction code, and compiling technical reports
• Support test article and test stand operations to collect hot fire test data, and perform other duties as needed to maintain an efficient and effective work environment
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that advance workplace safety, support fast-paced schedules, and generate cost savings

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in Instrumentation or Data Systems and Controls role
• Experience in electrical schematic and panel layout design using CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
• PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley experience a plus)
• Proven ability to integrate instrumentation with data acquisition hardware
• Proficiency with electrical diagnostic equipment
• Familiarity with industrial sensors and actuators: pressure transducers, thermocouples/RTDs, LVDTs, accelerometers, motor controllers, flow meters, relays, strain gauges, valves, and pumps
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, both technical and non-technical
• Self-starter with a drive to take ownership of projects end-to-end
• 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 with video monitoring systems (webcam, 3G-SDI, high-speed, infrared)
• Understanding of network configuration and IT fundamentals
• Software development or troubleshooting experience with PLC, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or Opto22 controllers; LabVIEW or MATLAB applications
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley or Bustec hardware
• Knowledge of calibration principles (uncertainty analysis, total error ratios) and industry standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI NCSL Z540.3)
• Expertise in noise reduction, shielding, grounding, signal termination, and analog/digital filtering for high-fidelity measurements
• Ability to specify instrumentation wiring for diverse sensor and data system interfaces
• Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous environments per NFPA 70 Article 500 (Class I, Division 1 & Division 2)
• Programming proficiency in one or more languages: LabVIEW, Python, C++, Java, or HTML

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

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• 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.

• 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

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