Offshore Electrical Engineer II

Blue Origin

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Offshore Electrical Engineer II at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in supporting at-sea space hardware recovery operations. This position requires technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure safe and reliable operations, contributing to the company's mission of enabling human spaceflight. The engineer will be involved in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of critical electrical and RF communication systems, directly impacting the future of space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation and checkout of mission critical electrical and RF communications
• Manage & troubleshoot offshore electrical and network communication systems in real-time through all phases of launch & landing operations
• Support verification of requirements and specifications through bench test, hardware/software integration, and field testing
• Author automated sequence code and create control room operator panels
• Author and execute activation, checkout, operations, and maintenance procedures
• Conduct hazardous remote operations and direct technicians in the field

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in at least one area: complex electrical, RF communication, or network communication systems
• Experience developing operational and preventive maintenance procedures on critical electrical systems
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and improving existing high voltage AC/DC electrical systems, data acquisition systems, and PLCs
• Knowledge of the theory of operation of sensors for various measurement applications (pressure, temperature, displacement, force, acceleration, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience using test equipment to troubleshoot and solve complex electronics issues (Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, TDR, Megohmmeter, Multimeter, Power meter etc.)
• Experience building, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber terminations
• Familiarity setting up serial communication systems (RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN bus, SPI, I2C)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical tests and operations
• Must be willing to work on ocean going vessels for extended periods of time (up to 21 days)
• Must be able to work in extreme environments including cold, heat, wind, rain, and the open ocean
• Position requires ability to obtain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as a DOT Physical
• Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to travel periodically in support of test and flight operations
• Experience performing work in compliance with CFR's, Coast Guard Standards, American Bureau of Shipping Guidelines, National Electrical Code, and other applicable standards for marine applications
• Knowledgeable in Qt/QML, Ladder Logic, Simulink, MATLAB, Python, and/or Git
• General knowledge of IT systems and protocols to include (TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, FTP, STFP)
• Experience with Ethernet/RS-422/RS-485/CCSDS based communication protocols
• Experience with launch vehicle avionics and/or vehicle operations
• Experience analyzing, operating, and maintaining RF systems (S-band, UHF, VHF)
• Familiarity with maritime navigation equipment (ECDIS, IMU/Heading Sensor, AIS, NME2000/183 standards)
• Experience fabricating and repairing cables and connectors including soldering
• Experience working in marine offshore operations
• System Safety analysis experience including Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Functional Hazard Analysis

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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results