Instrumentation & Controls Technician II

As part of a small team, you will provide hands on technical support during the construction, modification, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems associated with rocket engine and space vehicle test facilities. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Responsibilities: Test facility construction, operation and maintenance Proper installation, checkout and troubleshooting of instrumentation, valve control, and data acquisition systems. Subject matter expert of instrumentation sensor types, data acquisition hardware and valve control system hardware and manufacturers Receive and provide direction on the operation of instrumentation and control systems during test and operations Establish maintenance procedures for instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems Place purchase orders for system components and hardware Provide subject matter expertise to test and design engineers on design concepts, improvements and tests Demonstrate a strong bias for safety in operations Safe working practices Comprehend of the dangers of all voltage/current levels Understanding the proper practices with working on live electrical systems for troubleshooting Proper cable/wire and connector selection/specification Hazardous chemicals, cryogenic fluids and high pressure gases Minimal Travel required (~10%) Qualifications: Knowledge of data acquisition and control system hardware architectures, experience designing and installing large sensor and control wiring systems, including J-box layout and cable routing, connector termination, wire selection, shielding specification, power supply selection, e-stop design, environmental considerations, etc Knowledge and experience with instrumentation (high and low frequency), facility controls and data systems hardware and manufacturers with specific emphasis on National Instruments PXI and SCXI Data Acquisition Systems, OMRON, pressure transducers, accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, current loop sensors, DC circuitry, and Ethernet networks Knowledge of best practices for signal noise reduction in isolated voltage, current loop, and bridge applications, experience identifying root cause of sensor noise and implementing solutions Demonstrated experience efficiently troubleshooting data acquisition and control systems end-to-end (from the hardware to the console) Demonstrated ability to work with test, flight and safety critical hardware, tools and shop equipment Willing to work 1stor 2nd shift as required Proficient in MS Office; (Word, Excel); Visio Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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: 10 or more years experience in propulsion facility / system or operation, integration or maintenance Knowledge and experience with high pressure gas systems Knowledge and experience with electronic regulators and closed loop control Experience selecting sensors, connectors, harnessing for high vibration environments Knowledge and working experience with RS232, RS422 and RS485; OPTO 22; IP camera/NVR video systems Basic to intermediate understanding of LabVIEW Data Acquisition systems and programming Previous experience with cryogenic fluid systems Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD P&ID Knowledge in the use of Creo 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays