Application Engineer II - Data Systems & Controls Engineering

Blue Origin - Merritt Island, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Merritt Island, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Application Engineer II - Data Systems & Controls Engineering at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in the Test & Flight Operations team, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of data collection and control systems for flight component testing and ground launch support facilities. This position requires technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure safe and efficient operations in support of Blue Origin's mission to enable human spaceflight and lower the cost of access to space.

Responsibilities

• Own, define, coordinate, and execute instrumentation, data, and controls system integration activities at the test stands.
• Improve, maintain, and upgrade test stand data acquisition systems.
• Seek out automation opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Create and maintain software configuration files, test scripts, and procedures.
• Review and verify health and performance of instrumentation on the test stand.

Requirements

• 3+ years end-to-end experience with industrial or aerospace control system design and operation.
• Good experience in at least one programming language: LabVIEW, Python, or C++.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading teams from concept to product delivered.
• Experience with PLC and Ladder Logic.
• Experience with designing box level automation.
• Experience working with instrumentation: static and dynamic pressure, cryogenic temperature sensors, LVDTs, and accelerometers.
• Software development or troubleshooting of NI LabVIEW systems or PLC controllers coupled with OPC communications.
• Tuning closed loop control systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus