Electrical Design 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!  

This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will apply standard engineering methods for the design, development, and verification of data collection and control systems used in either flight component testing or ground launch support facilities. This requires the development and release of artifacts following the facility lifecycle plan as well maintaining configuration management of operational systems. Applies standard engineering techniques to design, develop, and maintain instrumentation or controls systems. Automates manufacturing or similar processes through the use of instrumentation or controls systems. Develops new and modifies existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls. Participates in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities. Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations. Documents specifications and operating procedures.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Architecting systems to collect data from a variety of instrumentation.
• Using AutoCAD Electrical to perform electrical design of data systems and/or control systems including enclosure design utilizing UL508A.
• Avionics checkout system design.
• Sensor/actuator interface circuit design.
• Detailed troubleshooting of technical electrical designs.
• Video monitoring/recording system design.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of experience with industrial or aerospace control and/or data system design or operation.
• Ability to design electrical systems using CAD based electrical schematic and panel layout tools (preferably AutoCAD Electrical).
• Understanding of the National Electric Code (NFPA70).
• Knowledge of National Instruments data acquisition hardware or equivalent.
• Demonstrate knowledge of integrating instrumentation into data acquisition and/or control system hardware.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic theory behind instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow, strain, and acceleration applications.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with analog circuit PCB design using Altium design tools focusing on signal conditioning of high frequency instrumentation.
• Experience with 120-480 volt power circuit & power distribution design.
• Understanding of additional electrical codes such as NFPA 70E, 79, 496, 497, UL508A, 698.
• Design experience in noise reduction, shielding, and analog/digital filtering to provide high fidelity measurements.
• Experience with video monitoring systems (webcam, high definition, high speed, infrared, etc.).
• Tuning closed loop control systems. 
• Software development in PLC ladder logic, LabVIEW, C++ or Python 
• As referenced above – thorough knowledge of instrumentation such as silicon diodes, RTDs, TCs, LVDTs, accelerometers, and bridge sensors.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $136,800-$191,520

Other site ranges may differ

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

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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