Data Acquisition and Controls Engineer - II - Fixed Term

Blue Origin • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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. Blue Origin's New Glenn Component Test team designs, builds, and operates the test systems used to qualify and accept hardware across the New Glenn launch vehicle. We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are committed to a culture of safety. This position directly impacts the history of space exploration and requires a commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. We are seeking a Data Acquisition and Controls Engineer II to support the entire Component Test team on a fixed-term basis. In this role you will develop data acquisition (DAQ) systems and create the electrical schematics and harness/wiring diagrams that instrument, power, and interconnect our test stands. You will work hands-on across a broad range of component test activities, partnering with test, manufacturing, and responsible engineers to turn data acquisition requirements into reliable, well-documented electrical designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness/interconnect drawings
• Working knowledge of data acquisition principles, including sensor types, signal conditioning, grounding/shielding, and analog-to-digital conversion
• Hands-on experience integrating and wiring instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, strain gauges, etc.)
• Proficiency with electrical/schematic design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar)
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems for checkout and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware and software platforms, including LabVIEW and NI DAQmx
• Familiarity with test stand design, instrumentation, and commissioning in an aerospace or defense environment
• Experience designing and building harnesses to industry workmanship standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620)
• Familiarity with connector families and cabling used in test or flight environments (e.g., MIL-DTL-38999, D-sub)
• Exposure to propulsion, fluid systems, or structural component testing
• Experience with sensor calibration and measurement uncertainty analysis
• Proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python) for test automation or data reduction
• Familiarity with version control and documentation/configuration management practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design and document electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness assemblies for component test systems supporting the New Glenn program
• Develop, configure, and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) systems to capture, condition, and manage measurements from instrumented test articles and test stands
• Integrate and wire sensors and instrumentation - including pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, load cells, and accelerometers - selecting appropriate signal conditioning and grounding schemes
• Create and maintain harness drawings, wire lists, connector pinouts, and interconnect documentation to support fabrication, checkout, and troubleshooting
• Specify and select DAQ hardware, signal conditioning, cabling, connectors, and related electrical components
• Support the build, checkout, and commissioning of test systems, including continuity checks, instrumentation calibration verification, and end-to-end signal validation
• Collaborate with test and responsible engineers to define instrumentation and measurement requirements, channel lists, and data architecture
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, wiring, and DAQ issues during tester bring-up and test operations
• Maintain thorough documentation of electrical designs, harness configurations, and instrumentation setups under configuration control
• Provide instrumentation and electrical support to the broader Component Test team and support test execution activities as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure, electrical design standards, and instrumentation practices

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level