Instrumentation & Controls Engineer II

Overview

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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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a small, passionate, and accomplished team, that supports the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of liquid rocket engine test facilities for various liquid rocket engine propulsion systems, focusing on instrumentation, data acquisition, and control hardware. You will contribute to the team’s progress by participating in all aspects of hands-on engineering and project management. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable test operations and spaceflight!

This position is based in Huntsville, AL.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Maintain and upgrade test stand data acquisition systems: assemble, set up, and validate DAQ hardware configurations and troubleshoot DAQ hardware-related problems.
• Maintain and upgrade test stand PLC systems
• Provide technical support for instrumentation on test stands; provide an updated drawing of harnesses/interfaces, electrical power, and data/control systems; provide mentorship/training and troubleshooting support for technicians and engineers
• Define, coordinate, and execute instrumentation, data, and controls system integration activities at the test stands, including identifying, designing, reviewing, building, installing, and functional checking wire harnesses, components, and instrumentation
• Create and maintain software configuration files, test scripts, test procedures, and relevant rocket engine test procedure sections
• Review and verify the health and performance of instrumentation on the test stand and test articles by reviewing test data, crafting and maintaining data reduction code, and compiling reports
• Perform other tasks, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment, including the operation of the test article and test stand to collect fire test data.
• Identify and execute opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety, meet fast-paced schedules, and secure cost savings.

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in electrical schematic and panel layout design using CAD (preferably AutoCAD Electrical)
• PLC Programming experience (Allen Bradley)
• Proven understanding of integrating instrumentation with data acquisition hardware
• Proficiency with electrical diagnostic equipment
• Familiar with industrial sensors and actuators: pressure, temperature, LVDT, accelerometers, motor controllers, flow meters, relays, strain gauges, valves, and pumps
• Strong technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills
• Desire to take ownership of projects
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time if needed to support other Blue Origin Locations

• Experience with in the aerospace industry working at test facilities, with cryogenic fluid systems, specifically LH2, LOx, LNG, and LN2
• Practice with video monitoring systems (webcam, 3G-SDI, high speed, infrared, etc.)
• Understanding of network configuration and other IT fundamentals
• Software development, fixing PLC, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or Opto
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• Familiarity with NI and Bustec hardware
• Familiarity with calibration principles (uncertainty calculation, total error ratios, etc.) and industry calibration standards (ISO/IEC…