Careers at Blue Origin

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Location: Kent, Washington

As part of a small team, the Instrumentation and Control Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance of Ground Systems and Test Stand electronics and software.

Responsibilities:

• Design and development of complex embedded and HMI software for safety critical data acquisition and control systems.
• Preparation of electrical drawings, specifications, and test plans
• Participation in laboratory and field testing of subsystems and vehicles
• Data analyses
• Part-sourcing and ordering of hardware
• Support of hardware-build activities
• Design, implementation and field support
• Frequent travel to test sites

Qualifications:

Required

• BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 10 years experience in the design and build of safety critical instrumentation and control systems.
• 8+ years LabVIEW experience, including RT and FPGA Modules
• 10 years C/C++ software design experience in real-time systems
• Experience with PLC system design and programming
• Experience with Servo Control systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent hands-on and troubleshooting skills
• Meticulous attention to configuration control
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or otherwise able to review all export-controlled technical information

Desired

• Working knowledge of MATLAB
• LabView certification
• Working knowledge of FlexRay, CAN and other real-time networking systems
• Experience with Agile development methods