Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Seattle, WA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations. As an Application Engineer III in Data Systems & Controls Engineering, you will be responsible for the design, development, and verification of data collection and control systems used in either flight component testing or ground launch support facilities. You will apply standard engineering techniques to design, develop, and maintain instrumentation or controls systems. This includes automating manufacturing or similar processes using instrumentation or controls systems, developing new and modifying existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls. You will have ownership in the set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities, troubleshooting and resolving malfunctions, and making recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations. Additionally, you will document specifications and operating procedures. As part of a team of engineers, you will lead and support the creation, development, operation, and maintenance of space vehicle and rocket engine component test facilities, with a focus on data acquisition and control systems. You will 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.
  • Identify, design, review, build, install, and functionally check wire harnesses, components, and instrumentation.
  • Improve, maintain, and upgrade test stand data acquisition systems: assemble, setup, and validate DAQ hardware configurations and remedy 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

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
  • 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.
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