Avionics Operations Engineer II

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!    This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. This role is part of the   Orbital Launch   Engineering   Avionics   team .    We are a small,   passionate   and accomplished team of   operations   experts .   Y ou will develop, manage , support ,   and execute integrated tests   and   operations for various spaceflight systems on New Glenn   up to and including   l aunch.     As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers and technicians, you will contribute to the test and operation of Avionics Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) SW/HW (IMUs, NAV Sensors, controls, GPS) & Main Flight Computing HW/SW spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of mission success   for   the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle.     Responsibilities:   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, quality documents, and engineering. You will work with other element teams to develop , interpret ,   and consume   operational requirements and   produce engineering work orders,   technical plans,   procedures ,   HMI   displays , and other data products   that are   required   to   prepare and launch operational   flight   vehicles .   You will also   be   responsible   for   interfacing with the embedded software development team   when necessary   for   deployment and updating of Operational Flight Programs (OFP) to   the vehicle avionics .     As a test /operations engineer , you will ensure the launch vehicle and associated ground systems are   integrated and   prepared for launch and flight.   As this role directly conducts launches this position requires candidates to work shifts including nights and weekends. To prepare for launch ,   ,   write sequencer code, and create controller panels.   During preparations, y ou will   need to   perform hands - on   troubleshoot ing   and test ing as   required .   You will   certify   as a launch   engineer   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.   Training will continue to increase the   operators   knowledge of other avionics systems for launch operations.   The ideal candidate has GNC theory of operation   knowledge , launch vehicle operations experience,   f light   c omputing/command and data handling knowledge , is familiar with SW development   and HIL testing , is highly detail-oriented and future - thinking, can manage a broad set of diverse data, has programming experience in QT/Python,    and has a deep passion for Blue Origin’s mission.  This position will directly   impact   the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention   to   safe and repeatable spaceflight.  Passion for our mission and vision is   required !   Minimum Qualifications:   B.S. Degree in Aerospace,   Electical ,   Mechnical   Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Math   3 + years industry experience in Avionics GNC Design, Test, Integration and/or Operations, launch systems, aerospace, or satellite operations   Experience with code review process and SCI’ 's, experience using CLI, basic knowledge of avionics network systems and routing tables.   K nowledge of firmware vs software use in avionics components   (FPGA’s, PLC’s,   etc ) .   Demonstrated field operations, coordinating   activities   with   technicians and other engineering teams   Strong operations planning and organizational skills   Effective technical communications capabilities   a nd must be comfortable speaking over   communication within a launch control room.   Ability to support   off shift work schedules during launch   and/or test   campaigns   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:   Demonstrated control room or operations experience in a real-time, intense, and high consequence environment   Detailed knowledge of Avionics Navigation theory including calculating coordinate transformations, satellite measurement data, and GPS theory   E xperience with HWIL/SWIL/Simulations Test   Programming languages or equivalent:   Qt, Simulink, MATLAB,   WinPlot , Epsilon, Python   Demonstrated successful experience writing technical procedures, non-conformance documentation, and specifications   Experience with Ethernet/CCDL/RS-422/RS-485 based communication protocols   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   Effective team leadership skills   Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? 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