Full-Time

Instrumentation Engineer III

Lunar Permanence

Posted on 9/10/2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin

10,001+ employees

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$125.4k - $191.5kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 3 more

More locations: Merritt Island, FL, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Huntsville, AL, USA

Category
Research & Development
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • B.S. degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or other appropriate engineering or physics field
  • 5+ years of experience in design, test, and operation of transducers for the aerospace industry
  • Experience managing suppliers and projects from initial concept through production
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Develop flight instrumentation and collaborate with design engineers to understand and document their instrumentation requirements and interfaces
  • Select, design, and test sensors for the fluids and propulsion integrated product team
  • Engage with instrumentation suppliers to develop the flight sensors and help create strategic relationships with them
  • Write specifications, verification plans and system safety artifacts for flight sensors
  • Create mechanical and electrical drawings for sensor assemblies
  • Plan and execute sensor characterization, verification, and qualification test campaigns
  • Interact with internal and external partners to track instrumentation engineering development and ensure the release of installation drawings per schedule

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience several minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin is also developing advanced rocket engines and exploring opportunities in lunar landers, which could diversify its offerings and revenue streams. The company's goal is to lead in commercial space travel while contributing to advancements in aerospace technology.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$112.9M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in space tourism boosts demand for Blue Origin's suborbital flights.
  • Partnerships with satellite companies increase demand for New Glenn rocket launches.
  • Collaboration with NASA on lunar landers could lead to lucrative government contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Delays in New Glenn rocket development may impact Blue Origin's credibility.
  • Competition from companies like Stoke Space could challenge Blue Origin's market position.
  • Housing affordability in Seattle may affect Blue Origin's talent acquisition and retention.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin focuses on reusable rockets, reducing space travel costs significantly.
  • The company offers unique suborbital space tourism experiences with its New Shepard rocket.
  • Blue Origin collaborates with NASA on lunar landers, enhancing its space exploration credentials.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability

INACTIVE