Electrical Operations Engineer II

Application close date:

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

The team at New Glenn’s Orbital Launch Site is driven by safety and teamwork, alongside unparalleled execution and leadership. At LC-36, you will play a crucial role in historic missions and partner with a galaxy-class team that drives New Glenn to new heights! Blue Origin’s Road to space lifts off here. 

In this role, you will 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.

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:

• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

• 2+ Years 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 team

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