Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II

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 is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are a small, passionate and accomplished team, that supports the development, construction, operation and maintenance of ground test facilities for various test articles. You will contribute to the team’s progress by participating in all aspects of hands-on engineering and project management. This position is based in Van Horn, Tx.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact our organization's goals. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• •Relocation provided
• •Regular 5/2 or rotation schedule is available
• •Interviews will include a technical assessment

Van Horn site information

The West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employees additional financial incentives to supplement their base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue Origin location a minimum of 50% of the time.

• •Provide technical support for instrumentation on test stands; create and update drawings of harnesses, interfaces, electrical power, and data/control systems; support troubleshooting for technicians and engineers
• •Develop and modify PLC programs for test stands under the guidance of senior engineers
• •Design electrical panels to accommodate new instrumentation and controls infrastructure at test facilities
• •Maintain and upgrade test stand data acquisition systems: assemble, configure, and validate DAQ hardware and troubleshoot hardware-related problems
• •Execute instrumentation, data, and controls system integration activities at the test stands, including identifying, designing, reviewing, building, installing, and functionally checking wire harnesses, components, and instrumentation
• •Perform other tasks as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment, including operating test articles and test stands to collect hot fire test data
• •Identify and act on opportunities for continuous improvement to promote workplace safety, meet schedule, and reduce cost

• •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
• •Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operat