Data acquisition and controls engineer II
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. We are a dynamic 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. As part of a hardworking team of dynamic specialists and engineers, you will work with a variety of multi-disciplined engineers to design test equipment, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and other hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will create CAD models of tools and equipment, create drawings of parts and assemblies, create model/assembly drawings of test configurations, and facilitate proper format and file management in the Windchill life cycle application. You will also manage and lead the overall test tooling configuration and associated GSE design/build efforts for assigned 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!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2–5 years of relevant professional experience
- Proficiency in Python and at least one additional programming language (e.g., C, C++, MATLAB, or similar)
- Demonstrated understanding of data acquisition principles, including sensor types, signal conditioning, and analog-to-digital conversion
- Experience with instrumentation systems and the integration of sensors (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- 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 and commissioning in an aerospace or defense environment
- Experience developing real-time control systems or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development best practices
- Experience with database management for test data storage and retrieval
- Exposure to propulsion, fluid systems, or structural component testing
- Familiarity with electrical design tools (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
- Support the design, build, and commissioning of component test systems for New Glenn
- Develop and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) software to capture and manage test data from instrumented hardware
- Design and implement post-processor software to reduce, analyze, and visualize test data for engineering review
- Develop and maintain control software for automated and semi-automated test stand operations
- Support the design of electrical systems and hardware used to collect and route test data, including sensor integration and signal conditioning
- Collaborate with engineers to define instrumentation requirements and data architecture
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues during tester commissioning and operations
- Maintain thorough documentation of software, hardware designs, and test configurations
- Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure, tools, and processes
- Support test execution activities as needed
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%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
