Industrial Controls, DSCE, EGSE Design Engineer, All Levels

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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.

Applies 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, power supply architecture 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:

• Project leadership in all aspects of hardware design, fabrication support, PLC Software development
• Design of Electrical Ground Support Equipment used to support a launch vehicle charge/discharge system
• Design of Launch Vehicle Electrical Umbilical & Disconnect Systems
• Design of Launch Vehicle Launch Ready, Commit, Abort Control System
• Design of Electrical Control systems used in ground support functions for fluid or mechanical operations
• Assist in peer review of internal and external supplier design documentation
• Work directly with technicians to progress fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new or modified systems at any Blue Origin site

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with AutoCad Electrical
• 1 - 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Ground Up Design & Operations of Launch Vehicle Power & Control Systems
  • Launch Vehicle Electrical Umbilical & Disconnect Systems
  • Data Recording Systems
  • Simulator Designs for Ground & Launch Vehicle Systems
  • Control Systems for “Launch Vehicle Ready” Commit Signals, Including Pyro Devices
  • Industrial control system design using Rockwell or Siemens hardware
  • Cable design using Mil-Spec connectors
• Experience with Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working Knowledge of AFSPCMAN-9710
• Knowledge of NEC 70, NEC 70E, NFPA 79, UL508A
• Familiarity with 38999, 5015, RNJ and other Mil-Spec connectors
• Familiarity with industrial control systems from Rockwell or Siemens
• Familiarity with IPC620
• Familiarity with USAF certification processes for EGSE systems, as applied to launch vehicle power, umbilical and control systems
• Ability to apply NEC electrical standards and NASA & CCAFS regulations for hazardous systems, as they affect requirements development, system activation, final certification, and operations/maintenance
• Experience of Creo with Windchill
• Experience with SCADA packages
• Ability to obtain a top-secret clearance

Culture 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 an 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check