Avionics, Instruments and GNC Engineer II

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About the role

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. As part of a small, passionate team of experts, you will be responsible for instrumentation and sensors for rocket engine systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Blue Origin’s ability to develop, test and fly space vehicles and rocket engines through hands-on testing and real time engineering.

In this role you will provide instrumentation solutions for rocket engines. You will deliver qualified instrumentation solutions that meet system engineering and quality system requirements. You will create sensor and instrumentation engineering drawings, specifications and procedures. You will work closely with sensor vendors to develop sensors that can perform to requirements in a very challenging environment on rocket engines. You will perform sensor acceptance testing in electronics lab and environmental test lab environments as well as oversee test campaigns at vendors. You need to be able to troubleshoot and debug sensor/instrumentation anomalies in an avionics and engine component development environment. You must be able to identify root cause failure modes using fault tree and fishbone methodologies, and formally document findings. You should be able to document sensor requirements and specifications for new products. 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!

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and calibrate sensors and instrumentation for rocket engine systems
• Develop and deliver qualified instrumentation solutions meeting system engineering and quality requirements
• Create sensor and instrumentation engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures
• Collaborate with sensor vendors to develop sensors for challenging rocket engine environments
• Perform sensor acceptance testing in electronics and environmental test labs, and oversee vendor test campaigns
• Troubleshoot and debug sensor/instrumentation anomalies in avionics and engine component development
• Identify root cause failure modes using fault tree and fishbone methodologies, and document findings
• Document sensor requirements and specifications for new products
• Execute component qualification campaigns

Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with electrical experience (Electrical Engineer with extensive mechanical experience considered)
• 2+ years’ experience designing, testing, and calibrating sensors and instrumentation
• Knowledge of sensor theory of operation for various measurement applications (pressure, temperature, displacement, force, acceleration, etc.)
• Experience developing acceptance and qualification test plans using pressure controllers, environmental chambers, shock/vibration tables, etc.
• Experience with data anomaly review, sensor system troubleshooting, and root cause analysis in a lab or test environment
• Excellent presentation skills
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying sensors and instrumentation to avionics systems
• Experience developing basic software for equipment automation (LabView, C++, Java, Python, etc.)

Pay

Base pay range for WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results

Applicants for certain job profiles may be subject to additional background checks, including Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, or Merchant Mariner Credential requirements.