POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-615B6 · FY26.Q3

Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer II

Blue Origin
[ COMPANY ]
[ POSTED ]
[ REQ ID ]
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$90,000 – $198,000USD
MIDPOINT
$144,000
SPREAD
$108,000
LEVEL
LEAD
TECHNICAL STACK · 1 TAGS
§ 01OVERVIEW

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 is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
We are a 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 hardworking team of engineers, you will design and build data acquisition and control systems specifically focused for testing space vehicle sub-assemblies and liquid rocket engines.  You will contribute to the team’s progress by collecting customer specifications, creating electrical design packages, managing build activities through part procurement and vendor management, and supporting installation and activation of systems.  Examples of design activities include a 20+ 3G-SDI video monitoring, display, and recording system, accelerometer and rotational speed data acquisition and signal conditioning for turbopump characterization, acoustic monitoring of engine tests, cryogenic liquid characterization using silicon diodes and RTDs, and portable DAQ systems.

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!

§ 02QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline

  • 5 years’ experience with industrial or aerospace control system design or operation

  • Ability to design I&C systems using CAD based electrical schematic and panel layout tools (preferably AutoCAD Electrical)

  • Demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation theory coupled with integration into data acquisition hardware.

  • Experience working with instrumentation: static and dynamic pressure, cryogenic temperature sensors (silicon diodes or RTDs), LVDTs, and accelerometers

  • 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.

  • Software development in PLC ladder logic, LabVIEW, C++ or Python

§ 03DESIRED:
  • MS degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Experience with video monitoring systems (webcam, 3G-SDI, high speed, infrared, etc.)

  • Design experience in noise reduction, shielding, and analog and digital filtering to provide high fidelity measurements

  • Experience with analog circuit design using Altium design tools focusing on signal conditioning of high frequency instrumentation

  • Tuning closed loop control systems.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Compensation range for on site WA applicants:

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC III is $135,000 - $198,000

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC II is $108,000 - $158,400

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC is $90,000 - $132,000

§ 04OTHER SITE RANGES MAY DIFFER
§ 05SECTION

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40
§ 06OTHER SITE RANGES MAY DIFFER

§ 07CULTURE 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 an 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.


§ 08REQUIREMENTS

Desired

  • MS degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with video monitoring systems (webcam, 3G-SDI, high speed, infrared, etc.)
  • Design experience in noise reduction, shielding, and analog and digital filtering to provide high fidelity measurements
  • Experience with analog circuit design using Altium design tools focusing on signal conditioning of high frequency instrumentation
  • Tuning closed loop control systems. Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC III is $135,000 - $198,000

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC II is $108,000 - $158,400

Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC is $90,000 - $132,000

Other site ranges may differ

Base Pay Range for

WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How much does the Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer II at Blue Origin pay?
The posting lists a range of $90K–$198K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
Where is this Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer II role based?
The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
How was this posting sourced?
This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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