Avionics GNC Engineer III

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

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. 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.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and technicians, you will contribute to the test and operation of various Vehicle Avionics, Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS), Data Acquisition Controllers, Flight Instrumentation, RF comm, and Flight Network systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of mission success of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle. As a Launch Vehicle Operations Engineer Avionics Instrumentation & Communications III, you will report to the Director of New Glenn Launch Vehicle Operations. You will be responsible for processing your assigned vehicle systems, from stage receipt at the launch site through launch and landing.

You will help develop and maintain production schedules, budgets, quality documents, and engineering. You will work with other element teams to develop operational requirements and advocate for design-for-operations. As a test conductor, you will author detailed procedures and help develop test equipment to complete integrated flight systems testing. As a task leader, you will accomplish your assignments by managing your team (including hourly team members) while ensuring the safety of your crew and your hardware. As a member of the Launch Operations team, you will ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are prepared for launch and flight.

To prepare for launch, you will develop ground software requirements, write sequencer code, and create controller panels. You will have the opportunity to earn certification as a launch controller, ultimately operating your assigned systems on launch day. You will determine and correct anomaly causes, often during time-critical operations. After flight, you will perform data reviews and incorporate process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a diverse background in Avionics Systems launch vehicle operations experience with a focus in at least one of the following domains: RF, Flight Safety Systems, sensors, network communications. Selected candidate is highly detail-oriented and future thinking, can manage a broad set of diverse data, has programming experience in QT/Python, ship-side support experience, and has a deep passion for Blue Origin's mission.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Science, Physics or Math
• 5+ years industry experience in at least one area: Flight Safety System, RF, sensors, network communications in Design, Test, Integration and/or Operations, launch systems, aerospace, or satellite operations
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated field operations, supervising hourly and salary hands-on personnel
• Knowledge of the theory of operation of sensors for various measurement applications (pressure, temperature, displacement, force, acceleration, etc.)
• Experience with data anomaly review, sensor system troubleshooting, and root cause analysis in a lab or test environment
• Hands-on experience in developing, authoring, and executing integrated tests or operating launch vehicles
• Strong operations planning and organizational skills
• Effective technical communications capabilities
• Ability to support occasional off shift work schedules during launch campaigns
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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

Desired:

• Five years of demonstrated control room or operations experience in a real-time, intense, and high consequence environment
• Five years extensive experience with space launch vehicle systems, ground support equipment operations and maintenance, or manufacturing technologies
• Three years extensive experience with HWIL/SWIL/Simulations Test
• Experience with ordnance safety and working with Range Safety personnel and processes
• Programming languages or equivalent: Qt, Simulink, MATLAB, WinPlot, Epsilon, Python
• Demonstrated successful experience writing technical procedures, non-conformance documentation, and specifications
• Successful experience leading and managing teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top-level system requirement
• Experience with Ethernet/RS-422/RS-485/CCSDS based communication protocols
• Instrumentation knowledge and experience setting up and troubleshooting data acquisition systems and electrical test equipment
• RF knowledge and experience setting up and troubleshooting UHF/S-Band comm systems and associated test equipment
• Strong safety record and mindset, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical tests and operations
• Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer
• Strong personnel management and mentoring skills
• Effective project management, budget management, and team leadership skills
• Experience in sub-contract management of suppliers including requests for proposals, specifications, and statements of work

Inclusivity Statement

Don'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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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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.

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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