Controls Integration Engineer

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin's Engines – Advanced Engines business unit, focused on the design, development, testing, and operation of advanced systems that power the next generation of Blue Origin programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate Integrated Hardware-in-the-Loop (IHIL) test environments
• Bring up and troubleshoot real-time control surfaces, valves, actuators, and instrumentation
• Integrate driver-level PLC and packaged control interfaces (Modbus, etc.) with system hardware
• Lead test stations: gather requirements, design test cards, coordinate stakeholders, and generate test logs
• Resolve anomalies across the controls/avionics/software boundary during development and integrated testing
• Capture and share cross-program lessons learned to improve control system integration
• Lead major aspects of IHIL design and integration efforts and mentor junior engineers

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience designing, building, commissioning, and/or operating complex aerospace or controls test equipment
• Experience with data and control systems setup, operation, and data processing (sensor selection, calibration, grounding/shielding)
• Ability to support off shifts as needed

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Skills

• Passion for our mission and vision is required
• Familiarity with MathWorks and adjacent products (MATLAB, Simulink, Speedgoat)
• Experience with PLCs and industrial protocols (Modbus, etc.) and real-time control implementation
• Experience with valves, actuators, fluid systems, and instrumentation
• Experience reading P&IDs, schematics, and specifications
• Capable of leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer

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
• 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