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The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.
As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will own design elements of the Blue Ring test equipment, and test the Blue Ring spacecraft alongside it's unique payloads. This role will require the candidate to coordinate design elements with avionics product owners, collaborate with customers, and support Blue Ring spacecraft test teams. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will architect the test equipment design, deliver engineering design products, own fielded hardware , and develop LabVIEW code to command and control the Blue Ring spacecraft . You will have a major role to play in delivering the Blue Ring spacecraft from early manufacturing integration of sub-assemblies, all the way through final payload integration of the Blue Ring spacecraft in preparation for launch.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Develop automated test equipment hardware and software for the Blue Ring spacecraft and its payloads
- Own fielded test equipment
- Review and apply real-time test anomaly troubleshooting and resolution of issues encountered during hardware validation testing and verification testing.
- Support design and production to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
- Design and develop automated Test equipment software using National Instruments LabVIEW
Minimum Qualifications:- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area.
- 3+ years of Test Equipment hardware or software design
- 3+ years of Assembly, Integration and Test experience
- Recent experience with development of automated test equipment, electrical troubleshooting equipment, and/or test equipment software development
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and technical requirements.
- 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:- 2+ years experience testing production flight hardware at a manufacturing site or testing integrated mission ready flight hardware
- Experience developing support equipment missile/spacecraft/satellite command/control systems, RF telemetry systems, power systems, and/or battery management systems
- Experience developing schematic drawings, developing test equipment drawings, writing test equipment automated scripts or testing flight production hardware
- 3+ years of LabVIEW, Python, C, or C++ software development
- Ability to travel domestically at least 10% of the time
- Ability to obtain or already possess a DOD TS/SCI security clearance
Culture StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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.