Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Verified today

About the Role

As Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Blue Origin Operations, you will support the design, integration, commissioning, and sustainment of instrumentation and control systems aboard Blue Origin's fleet of marine recovery vessels, including a purpose-built new construction vessel. You will work with control system hardware design, PLC and HMI software development, and integration of analog and discrete instrumentation across marine systems including power management, engine room automation, ballast and tank gauging, HVAC controls, fire detection and suppression, and recovery-specific equipment interfaces.

Your work will span from CAD design and schematic development through fabrication support, installation oversight, and system commissioning at shipyard and operational locations. This role is part of a cross-functional team working alongside the Senior Marine Electrical Engineer, Technical Lead, Project Construction Managers, and Recovery Offshore Operations Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and integration of marine instrumentation and control systems for new vessel construction and fleet sustainment
• Create new and modify existing electrical power and controls schematics, single line diagrams, and interconnect diagrams for marine applications
• Create new and modify existing assembly drawings, panel layouts, and installation drawings for marine control systems and instrumentation enclosures
• Work directly with shipyard technicians, electricians, and contractors to progress fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new or modified I&C systems
• Generate wire lists, cable schedules, terminal schedules, bills of materials, and other relevant documentation for marine electrical and controls installations
• Develop, modify, and test PLC software for marine automation systems including engine room monitoring, power management, ballast control, alarm and monitoring systems, and recovery-specific equipment
• Develop, modify, and test HMI and SCADA software for vessel monitoring and control interfaces
• Perform fabrication and installation reviews at shipyard locations and incorporate redlines for as-built documentation
• Assist in peer review of internal and external supplier design documentation, including shipyard-produced I&C drawings and specifications
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of marine automation systems, control panels, and instrumentation packages
• Support the integration of recovery-specific instrumentation and control interfaces
• Coordinate with Project Construction Managers to ensure I&C installation sequences align with vessel construction schedules
• Coordinate with Technical Lead on technical requirements, system specifications, and classification compliance for I&C systems
• Perform work in compliance with CFRs, United States Coast Guard Standards, American Bureau of Shipping Guidelines, IEEE 45, National Electrical Code, and other applicable standards for marine applications
• Apply relevant company, industry, and classification society standards and techniques to plan, lay out, and maintain engineering designs including detail, assembly, and installation drawings
• Support the development of preventive maintenance plans and procedures for I&C systems
• Document test results, lessons learned, and system configuration data
• Support troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of I&C systems during commissioning and operational phases

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Controls/Instrumentation Engineering; other engineering or science degrees will be considered if experience in the above responsibilities is demonstrated
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in instrumentation and controls design, installation, or commissioning
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical CAD platform for schematic design and drafting
• Experience in electrical schematic design of control systems using analog and discrete instrumentation (transducers, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, level sensors, limit switches, valves, motors, variable frequency drives)
• Experience creating fabrication assembly drawings and panel layouts
• Experience generating bills of materials, wire lists, terminal lists, and cable schedules
• Experience with PLC control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, or Kongsberg)
• Familiarity with HMI and SCADA development environments
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel for tabular documentation
• Ability to read and interpret marine electrical drawings, P&IDs, and system schematics
• Strong safety mindset, including experience following established procedures during hazardous or critical operations
• Ability to work at shipyard locations for extended periods and in physically demanding environments
• Ability to travel (estimated 40 to 60% during construction phase)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with marine or shipboard automation systems (Kongsberg K-Chief/K-Pos, ABB Ability Marine, Wärtsilä NACOS, Siemens SISHIP)
• Experience with Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, or FactoryTalk
• Experience with AutoCAD P&ID
• Experience with SCADA packages (Iconics Genesis64, Inductive Automation Ignition, Wonderware)
• Knowledge of IEEE 45, IEC 60092, IEC 61162, and other marine electrical and instrumentation standards
• Knowledge of NEC 70, NEC 70E, NFPA 79, UL 508A as applied to industrial and marine control panels
• Knowledge of redundant control system design and fault-tolerant architectures
• Familiarity with ABS rules for vessel automation and control systems
• Familiarity with USCG CFR requirements for marine electrical and automation systems
• Experience with 3D CAD or PDM tools (Creo with Windchill, SolidWorks)
• Experience with dynamic positioning (DP) system interfaces or integration
• Experience with marine power management systems including generator synchronization, load sharing, and bus tie logic
• Exposure to or interest in launch vehicle ground support equipment or aerospace control systems
• Familiarity with system safety concepts such as Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Travel

• Ability to relocate to Cape Canaveral, Florida
• 40 to 60% job-related travel, including extended periods at shipyard locations during construction
• International travel may be required

Employment Requirements

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.

Background check required for all positions. Depending on role requirements, additional checks may include DBIDS background check, Commercial Motor Vehicle compliance screening, and Merchant Mariner Credential ability (which includes pre-employment and random drug testing and DOT physical).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week)
• Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Bonuses may be available based on role type and job level (not guaranteed)