Instrumentation and Controls Engineer I

BLUE ORIGIN • Van Horn, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. 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. We are a small, passionate and accomplished team, that supports the development, construction, operation and maintenance of liquid rocket engine test facilities for various liquid rocket engine propulsion systems, focusing on instrumentation and data acquisition and control hardware. You will contribute to the team’s progress by participating in all aspects of hands-on engineering and project management. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable test operations and spaceflight! This position is based in Van Horn, Tx. 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! Van Horn Specific information Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in electrical schematic and panel layout design using CAD (preferably AutoCAD Electrical)
• 1-5 years of PLC Programming experience (preferably Allen Bradley or Siemens)
• Proven understanding of integrating instrumentation with data acquisition hardware
• Proficiency with electrical diagnostic equipment
• Familiar with industrial sensors and actuators: pressure, temperature, LVDT, accelerometers, motor controllers, flow meters, relays, strain gauges, valves, and pumps
• Strong technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills
• Desire to take ownership of projects

Nice To Haves

• Practice with video monitoring systems (webcam, 3G-SDI, high speed, infrared, etc.)
• Understanding of network configuration and other IT fundamentals
• Familiarity with NI hardware or Bustec hardware
• Familiarity with calibration principles (uncertainty calculation, total error ratios, etc.) and industry calibration standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI NCSL Z540.3).
• Proficient in noise reduction, shielding, grounding techniques, termination and analog and digital filtering to provide high fidelity measurements
• Ability to specify instrumentation wiring needed for various interfacing of data systems and sensors
• Experience crafting and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas (NFPA 70 Section 500 installations); Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 environments

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for instrumentation on test stands; provide and update drawings of harnesses/interfaces, electrical power, and data/control systems; provide mentorship/training and troubleshooting support for technicians and engineers
• Design, upgrade, and modify PLC programs for test stands
• Design electrical panels to accommodate new instrumentation and controls infrastructure at test facilities across Blue Origin
• Maintain and upgrade test stand data acquisition systems: assemble, setup, and validate DAQ hardware configurations and troubleshoot DAQ hardware related problems.
• Define, coordinate, and execute instrumentation, data, and controls system integration activities at the test stands, including identifying, designing, reviewing, building, installing, and functional checking wire harnesses, components, and instrumentation
• Perform other tasks, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment, including the operation of the test article and test stand to collect hot fire test data.
• Identify and execute on opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety, meet fast paced schedules, and secure cost savings.

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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

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