Electrical Instrumentation and Test Engineer II

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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

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.  

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

  

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will support instrumentation and testing for the Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program at Blue Origin. Your focus will be on the lab architecture, hardware, and data acquisition. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of ground systems testing for developmental and flight asset testing. You will develop test methods, ground support equipment, and test procedures to efficiently complete integrated system testing for multiple test campaigns.

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!

Because of the need for hands-on work, this position requires on-site work at Kent, WA.

Travel: Position nominally has about 10% travel with infrequent select periods up to 25% to support testing at remote sites.

 

Responsibilities:

• Work independently to develop test plans, test procedures and execute tests ensuring all steps and processes are followed, while being accountable for the safety of hardware and personnel involved in the test

• Participate in the requirements, design, architecture, procurement, build, integration, and checkout of electrical test equipment.

• Create and release drawings of electrical hardware infrastructure, rack layouts, harnesses, breakout boxes/panels, power distribution, and grounding.

• Identify and procure equipment, and coordinate with technicians for the build, assembly, and installation of equipment and harnesses.

• Support the integration of flight avionics, hardware, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of units under test.

• Maintain configuration control of the drawings for test assets and electrical ground support equipment

• Support problem investigation and resolution

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related technical degree

• 2+ years industry experience with electrical/instrumentation systems testing

• Experience planning, executing, and reporting electronics testing

• Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Proficiency in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, data acquisition cards, etc)

• A strong safety record

• 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:

• 4+ years experience with a background in electrical ground