Avionics, Instruments and GNC Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN

Avionics, Instruments and GNC Engineer II at Blue Origin developing instrumentation solutions for rocket engines. Engage in hands-on testing and ensure compliance with engineering and quality requirements.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $107,136 - $149,990 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, testing, and calibrating sensors and instrumentation for rocket engine systems, with a strong focus on quality assurance and root cause analysis. Proficient in developing test plans and collaborating with vendors to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.

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Sensor DesignInstrumentation TestingRoot Cause AnalysisTest Plan DevelopmentMechanical Engineering

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Hard Skills

Sensor CalibrationInstrumentation SolutionsSensor Acceptance TestingFault Tree AnalysisFishbone AnalysisEngineering DrawingsSpecifications DocumentationMeasurement ApplicationsData Anomaly ReviewTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Excellent Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Pressure ControllersEnvironmental ChambersShock TablesVibration Tables

Industry Keywords

Rocket Engine SystemsAvionicsQuality System RequirementsSensor VendorsTest Campaigns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for instrumentation and sensors for rocket engine systems
Provide instrumentation solutions for rocket engines
Deliver qualified instrumentation solutions that meet system engineering and quality system requirements
Create sensor and instrumentation engineering drawings, specifications and procedures
Work closely with sensor vendors to develop sensors that can perform to requirements
Perform sensor acceptance testing in electronics lab and environmental test lab environments
Oversee test campaigns at vendors
Troubleshoot and debug sensor/instrumentation anomalies in an avionics and engine component development environment
Identify root cause failure modes using fault tree and fishbone methodologies and formally document findings
Document sensor requirements and specifications for new products

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with electrical experience
2+ years’ experience designing, testing, calibrating, of sensors & instrumentation
Knowledge of the theory of operation of sensors for various measurement applications (pressure, temperature, displacement, force, acceleration, etc.)
Experience developing acceptance and qualification test plans utilizing pressure controllers, environmental chambers, shock/vibration tables, etc.
Experience with data anomaly review, sensor system troubleshooting, and root cause analysis in a lab or test environment
Excellent presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employee eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions