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Electrical Operations 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 a part of a small, cross-functional team, you'll help maintain, manage, and operate Electrical and Control systems such as AC / DC Power Distribution and Grounding, PLC system architecture, and Motor Control Systems as part of the Launch Operations - Ground Control Systems team supporting the New Glenn Launch Program. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn operations by ensuring transporter erector, integration facility, test stand, launch pad, ground, and marine systems are ready for successful and safe integrated operations. We seek Electrical and Controls Engineers of all backgrounds who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to serve on the providing critical GSE infrastructure to the New Glenn program.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Desired:
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.
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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.
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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here .
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 .
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here .
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 a part of a small, cross-functional team, you'll help maintain, manage, and operate Electrical and Control systems such as AC / DC Power Distribution and Grounding, PLC system architecture, and Motor Control Systems as part of the Launch Operations - Ground Control Systems team supporting the New Glenn Launch Program. You'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn operations by ensuring transporter erector, integration facility, test stand, launch pad, ground, and marine systems are ready for successful and safe integrated operations. We seek Electrical and Controls Engineers of all backgrounds who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to serve on the providing critical GSE infrastructure to the New Glenn program.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and checkout mission critical electrical and control systems supporting real-time telemetry of power systems in rocket launch environments to support reusable spacecraft operations
- Manage & troubleshoot electrical and controls at the launch pad and in a maritime environment in support of all phases of launch & landing operations, ensuring systems readiness and mission capabilities
- Establish and run procedures for verification of requirements and specifications against selected electrical and control hardware through bench, integrated systems, and field testing to ensure interoperability and functionality
- Recommend and apply information security processes and mechanisms to ensure the integrity of mission critical electrical and control systems and ensure the safety of personnel and flight hardware
- Develop and maintain configuration control and inventory of electrical and control assets
- Create detailed documentation, including functional and logical diagrams, for mission electrical and control systems
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as a practicing Electrical or Controls Engineer OR 7 + Years as a practicing Electrical or Controls Technician
- Experience in maintenance, test, and troubleshooting of power distribution systems up to 600VAC / 600VDC
- Experience in maintenance, test, and troubleshooting control panels for mechanical equipment with VFD / PLC and motion-control-based systems with operator driven interfaces such as HMI screens or wired / wireless pushbutton controls
- Experience working with electrical distribution systems, including installation, maintenance, and safety protocols such as switchgears, panels/enclosures, conduit, cable tray, etc.
- Experience with grounding/bonding requirements definition, implementation, and verification
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC System Architecture and Programming
- Ability to work independently and as part of a highly diversified team
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Desired:
- Must be able to travel in support of test and flight operations.
- Must be able to support off-shift (night / weekend) operations.
- Must be able to obtain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as a DOT Physical
- Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- BS degree in a related field or work history will be considered if qualifications are met. Professional Engineering license can be used to substitute for work history.
- Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft integration and test
- Experience in AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience in Microsoft Visio and Windchill PDM systems
- Familiarity with NFPA 70, 70E, 780 and AFSPCMAN91-710
- Active or eligible for National Security Clearance SSBI
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
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
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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here .
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 .
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here .
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