Avionics, Instruments and GNC Engineer II Verified today
The Role
You will be responsible for instrumentation and sensors for rocket engine systems as part of a small team of experts. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of Blue Origin's ability to develop, test and fly space vehicles and rocket engines through hands-on testing and real-time engineering.
In this role you will:
- Provide instrumentation solutions for rocket engines
- Deliver qualified instrumentation solutions that meet system engineering and quality system requirements
- Create sensor and instrumentation engineering drawings, specifications and procedures
- Work closely with sensor vendors to develop sensors that perform in challenging engine environments
- Perform sensor acceptance testing in electronics lab and environmental test lab environments
- Oversee test campaigns at vendors
- Troubleshoot and debug sensor and instrumentation anomalies in avionics and engine component development environments
- Identify root cause failure modes using fault tree and fishbone methodologies, and formally document findings
- Document sensor requirements and specifications for new products
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with electrical experience. Electrical Engineer with extensive mechanical experience considered
- 2+ years' experience designing, testing, and calibrating sensors and instrumentation
- Knowledge of the theory of operation of sensors for various measurement applications (pressure, temperature, displacement, force, acceleration, etc.)
- Experience developing acceptance and qualification test plans utilizing pressure controllers, environmental chambers, shock/vibration tables, etc.
- Experience with data anomaly review, sensor system troubleshooting, and root cause analysis in a lab or test environment
- Execution of component qualification campaigns
- Excellent presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience applying sensors and instrumentation to avionics systems
- Experience developing basic software for the automation of equipment (LabView, C++, Java, Python, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $107,136 to $149,990.40 per year. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support Program. Stock options available for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays. Bonuses may be available based on role type and job level.
Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Background checks required for all positions.