Application Engineer III - Data Systems & Controls Engineering

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

501-1,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Application Engineer III - Data Systems & Controls Engineering at Blue Origin is responsible for the design, development, and verification of data collection and control systems used in flight component testing and ground launch support facilities. This role involves automating processes, troubleshooting malfunctions, and ensuring the efficiency and quality of operations within the Test & Flight Operations team. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to maintain software and hardware configurations and support the creation and maintenance of test facilities for space vehicles and rocket engines.

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.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation on test stands.
• Create and maintain software configuration files, test scripts, and procedures.
• Review and verify health and performance of instrumentation on the test stand.

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 troubleshoot 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.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities