Industrial Controls, DSCE, EGSE, Automation Design Engineer, LIV

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

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, 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, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will apply standard engineering methods for the design, development, and verification of data collection and control systems used in either flight component testing or ground launch support facilities. This requires the development and release of artifacts following the facility lifecycle plan as well maintaining configuration management of operational systems. Applies standard engineering techniques to design, develop, and maintain instrumentation, power supply architecture or controls systems. Develops new and modifies existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls. Participates in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities. Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations. Documents specifications and operating procedures.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Project leadership in all aspects of industrial control system, PLC hardware applications, design, fabrication support, PLC Software development
• Create new and modify existing electrical power and controls schematics, single line and interconnect diagrams
• Create new and modify existing assembly drawings of designs
• Design of Electrical Ground Support Equipment used to support a launch vehicle charge/discharge system
• Design of Launch Vehicle Electrical Umbilical & Disconnect Systems
• Design of Launch Vehicle Launch Ready, Commit, Abort Control System
• Design of Electrical Control systems used in ground support functions for fluid or mechanical operations
• Assist in peer review of internal and external supplier design documentation
• Work directly with technicians to progress fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new or modified systems at any Blue Origin site

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with AutoCad Electrical
• 1 - 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Ground Up Design & Operations of Launch Vehicle Power & Control Systems
  • Launch Vehicle Electrical Umbilical & Disconnect Systems
  • Data Recording Systems
  • Simulator Designs for Ground & Launch Vehicle Systems
  • Control Systems for “Launch Vehicle Ready” Commit Signals, Including Pyro Devices
  • Industrial control system design using Rockwell or Siemens hardware
  • Cable design using Mil-Spec connectors
• Experience with Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working Knowledge of AFSPCMAN-91-710
• Knowledge of NEC 70, NEC 70E, NFPA 79, UL508A
• Familiarity with 38999, 5015, RNJ and other Mil-Spec connectors
• Familiarity with industrial control systems from Rockwell or Siemens
• Familiarity with IPC620
• Familiarity with USAF certification processes for EGSE systems, as applied to launch vehicle power, umbilical and control systems
• Ability to apply NEC electrical standards and NASA & CCAFS regulations for hazardous systems, as they affect requirements development, system activation, final certification, and operations/maintenance
• Experience of Creo with Windchill
• Experience with SCADA packages
• Ability to obtain a top-secret clearance

Culture Statement

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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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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