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Data Acquisition and Controls Engineer II (fixed term) Verified today

Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the role

Blue Origin's New Glenn Component Test team designs, builds, and operates test systems to qualify and accept hardware across the New Glenn launch vehicle. New Glenn is 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.

We are seeking a Data Acquisition and Controls Engineer II to support the entire Component Test team on a fixed-term basis. This is a 12-month role with potential extension up to 2 years.

In this role you will develop data acquisition (DAQ) systems and create the electrical schematics and harness/wiring diagrams that instrument, power, and interconnect our test stands. You will work hands-on across a broad range of component test activities, partnering with test, manufacturing, and responsible engineers to turn data acquisition requirements into reliable, well-documented electrical designs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and document electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable/harness assemblies for component test systems supporting the New Glenn program
  • Develop, configure, and maintain data acquisition (DAQ) systems to capture, condition, and manage measurements from instrumented test articles and test stands
  • Integrate and wire sensors and instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, load cells, and accelerometers, selecting appropriate signal conditioning and grounding schemes
  • Create and maintain harness drawings, wire lists, connector pinouts, and interconnect documentation to support fabrication, checkout, and troubleshooting
  • Specify and select DAQ hardware, signal conditioning, cabling, connectors, and related electrical components
  • Support the build, checkout, and commissioning of test systems, including continuity checks, instrumentation calibration verification, and end-to-end signal validation
  • Collaborate with test and responsible engineers to define instrumentation and measurement requirements, channel lists, and data architecture
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, wiring, and DAQ issues during tester bring-up and test operations
  • Maintain thorough documentation of electrical designs, harness configurations, and instrumentation setups under configuration control
  • Provide instrumentation and electrical support to the broader Component Test team and support test execution activities as needed
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure, electrical design standards, and instrumentation practices

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
  • 2-5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness/interconnect drawings
  • Working knowledge of data acquisition principles, including sensor types, signal conditioning, grounding/shielding, and analog-to-digital conversion
  • Hands-on experience integrating and wiring instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, strain gauges, etc.)
  • Proficiency with electrical/schematic design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar)
  • Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ systems for checkout and troubleshooting
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware and software platforms, including LabVIEW and NI DAQmx
  • Familiarity with test stand design, instrumentation, and commissioning in an aerospace or defense environment
  • Experience designing and building harnesses to industry workmanship standards (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620)
  • Familiarity with connector families and cabling used in test or flight environments (e.g., MIL-DTL-38999, D-sub)
  • Exposure to propulsion, fluid systems, or structural component testing
  • Experience with sensor calibration and measurement uncertainty analysis
  • Proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python) for test automation or data reduction
  • Familiarity with version control and documentation/configuration management practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to cross-functional teams

Compensation

Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays