Test Design Engineer II - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage [Fixed Term]

Blue Origin•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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. As part of a hardworking team of engineers you will deliver large scale development tests on a timely basis. These large scale development tests are at the core of a program developing a new upper stage for the New Glenn rocket. You will be working with other engineers and technicians on a daily basis to design, stand up, and execute these large scale tests. Designing, routing, and fabricating cryogenic and high pressure plumbing will be part of the job. Working with and installing large tanks is an integral part of the job. You will be selecting, sourcing, and installing fluids components such as solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, pressure regulators, relief valves, etc. in ambient and cryogenic applications. You will select and install instrumentation to ensure safety and to obtain test data to provide the data necessary to meet test objectives. As part of this role you will be an integral part of executing these large scale tests. If located in Kent, then travel to test locations will be required, at least 25% of the time. This is for a Fixed Term role with an end date of December 31, 2026.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant field.
3+ years of experience in design and operation of test stands. Candidates with multiple levels of experience are welcome to apply.
Ability to size test stand fluid piping and components
Ability to read P&ID's
Strong work ethic with a high attention to detail and level of organization.
Strong written, personal, and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at the executive leadership level and on the shop floor.
Passion for spaceflight and space exploration.

Nice To Haves

Applicable industry experience
Demonstrated technical expertise in the design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, actuated, and/or hydraulic systems.
Strong knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, and fittings.
Experience with sensors and instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc.), data acquisition, and automation systems.
Familiarity with precision clean hardware and systems.

Responsibilities

Design, stand up, and execute large scale tests
Designing, routing, and fabricating cryogenic and high pressure plumbing
Working with and installing large tanks
Selecting, sourcing, and installing fluids components such as solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, pressure regulators, relief valves, etc. in ambient and cryogenic applications
Select and install instrumentation to ensure safety and to obtain test data to provide the data necessary to meet test objectives
Executing these large scale tests

Benefits

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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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