Electrical Operations Engineer - III

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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a part of a small, cross-functional team, you’ll help maintain, manage, and operate Electrical and Control systems such as AC / DC Power Distribution and Grounding, PLC system architecture, and Motor Control Systems as part of the Launch Operations – Ground Control Systems team supporting the New Glenn Launch Program. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn operations by ensuring transporter erector, integration facility, test stand, launch pad, ground, and marine systems are ready for successful and safe integrated operations. We seek Electrical and Controls Engineers of all backgrounds who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to serve on the providing critical GSE infrastructure to the New Glenn program.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and checkout mission critical electrical and control systems supporting real-time telemetry of power systems in rocket launch environments to support reusable spacecraft operations

• Manage & troubleshoot electrical and controls at the launch pad and in a maritime environment in support of all phases of launch & landing operations, ensuring systems readiness and mission capabilities

• Establish and run procedures for verification of requirements and specifications against selected electrical and control hardware through bench, integrated systems, and field testing to ensure interoperability and functionality

• Recommend and apply information security processes and mechanisms to ensure the integrity of mission critical electrical and control systems and ensure the safety of personnel and flight hardware

• Develop and maintain configuration control and inventory of electrical and control assets

• Create detailed documentation, including functional and logical diagrams, for mission electrical and control systems

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a practicing Electrical or Controls Engineer OR 7 + Years as a practicing Electrical or Controls Technician

• Experience in maintenance, test, and troubleshooting of power distribution systems up to 600VAC / 600VDC

• Experience in maintenance, test, and troubleshooting control panels for mechanical equipment with VFD / PLC and motion-control-based systems with operator driven interfaces such as HMI screens or wired / wireless pushbutton controls

• Experience working with electrical distribution systems, including installation, maintenance, and safety protocols such as switchgears, panels/enclosures, conduit, cable tray, etc.

• Experience with grounding/bonding requirements definition, implementation, and verification

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC System Architecture and Programming

• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly diversified team

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. 

• 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.

Desired:

• Must be able to travel in support of test and flight operations.

• Must be able to support off-shift (night / weekend) operations.

• Must be able 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)

• BS degree in a related field or work history will be considered if qualifications are met. Professional Engineering license can be used to substitute for work history.

• Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft integration and test

• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical

• Experience in Microsoft Visio and Windchill PDM systems

• Familiarity with NFPA 70, 70E, 780 and AF