Blue Origin

spaceflight

SeniorAutomationControlsEngineer

$198–277k Arlington, Washington, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Automation Controls Engineer at Blue Origin. Skills: Automation Controls Engineering, Software Development (Ladder, ST, C/C++, Python, C#), Control System Design, PLC and Robot Programming, SCADA Applications, Manufacturing Process Improvement. Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes. Accomplish technical architecture, roadmap and implementation”

What You'll Achieve.

Continuously improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of our manufacturing processes; Drive the delivery of Blue Origin rockets and systems

Industry & Context.

spaceflight
Problems you'll solve

Functionally decompose sophisticated problems into simple, straightforward solutions

Eligibility Requirements

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., Background Check required for all positions, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years experience with common automation software development languages (ex. Ladder, ST, C/C++), 10+ years experience with controls and automation software development environments (ex. Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Control Logix), 10+ years experience with 'from scratch' software development used in automated tooling or equipment, A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings, skills for design and process simplification, Ability to communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners, An understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication

Nice to Have

B. S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, or other relevant engineering field, Familiar with various control system and equipment safety standards such as IEC 61131, ANSI B11, NFPA 79, and RIA 15. 06, Experience with writing and developing software in a high-level language such as Python or C#, Experience with NC programming of automated systems such as G-code, TP, Karel, Excellent technical writing, grammar, and presentation experience, Experience with electrical verification of machines, Experience in defining, implementing, and maintaining controls code from source control, Hands on experience with multiple common manufacturing and assembly processes, CNC machines, metrology systems (laser tracking), and inspection, Experience with electrical design for industrial control systems using systems such as AutoCAD Electrical

What You'll Do.

Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes

Accomplish technical architecture

roadmap and implementation

Collaborate with data-science and analytics teams to pair control system development with IOT analytics

Develop closed-loop data-driven enhancements to sophisticated manufacturing systems

Electrical design and modification of industrial control and safety systems

Design and modification of PLC and Robot programs

Design of process control systems (Torque Tools

Design and development of data collection solutions

Support the development of SCADA applications (Ignition

Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment

Functionally decompose sophisticated problems into simple

straightforward solutions

Share knowledge in performance

enterprise system architecture

and engineering standard methodologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with data-science and analytics teams; Communicate effectively with partners

Communication Scope

Communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners; Excellent technical writing, grammar, and presentation experience

Process & Methodology

Technical architecture, Roadmap implementation

Full Job Description

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 require your commitment and detailed attention toward 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. Our team is looking for outstanding, highly motivated, solutions developers who love listening to our customers, working as a team, and proactively taking the lead whenever vital. Our mission is to innovate and build scalable and robust hardware and software solutions in the manufacturing environment. These solutions drive the delivery of Blue Origin rockets and systems. Participate in the design, implementation, and deployment of pioneering systems and technologies to continuously improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of our manufacturing processes. Functionally decompose sophisticated problems into simple, straightforward solutions. Share knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering standard methodologies. We are looking for someone to apply their expansive controls engineering expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to scale a

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