Instrumentation Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

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!

Lunar Transportation: This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop flight instrumentation and collaborate with design engineers to understand and document their instrumentation requirements and interfaces.
• Select, design, and test sensors for the fluids and propulsion integrated product team.
• Engage with instrumentation suppliers to develop the flight sensors and help create strategic relationships with them.
• Write specifications, verification plans, and system safety artifacts for flight sensors.
• Create mechanical and electrical drawings for sensor assemblies.
• Plan and execute sensor characterization, verification, and qualification test campaigns.
• Interact with internal and external partners to track instrumentation engineering development and ensure the release of installation drawings per schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or other appropriate engineering or physics field.
• 5+ years of experience in design, test, and operation of transducers for the aerospace industry.
• Experience managing suppliers and projects from initial concept through production.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NADCAP processes (welding, soldering, brazing).

Compensation Range:

CO applicants is $125,400.00-$175,560.00; WA applicants is $136,800.00-$191,520.00.

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

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.

Export Control Regulations:

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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