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! 

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 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 strengthen our 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 support and instrumentation design for aerospace applications

• Experience designing avionics labs, electrical ground support equipment, and/or test assets for hardware in the loop testing

• Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers, resistance temperature detectors, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and resolvers

• Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems

• Experience with high voltage, 3-phase power systems

• Experience with Zuken, Windchill, and JAMA

• Proficiency in LabView, Python, and MATLAB

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $109,980.00-$153,972.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Benefits

Benefits include:  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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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