Test Engineer II - VEEx

Blue Origin • Van Horn, TX

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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 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. Job Description As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of test engineers, you will help test a wide variety of vehicle components to meet Blue Origin's program requirements for various spaceflight systems. From heat exchangers and hydraulic pumps to in-space propulsion components and lunar vehicle subsystems, you will gain hands-on experience with a plethora of development and flight rated hardware. As a test engineer at the Vacuum Engine Experiment (VEEx) test stand, you will take on a critical role by contributing to test operations through assisting with test planning and execution, risk identification and mitigation, hardware integration for test campaigns, pre and post-test inspections, data review and performance analysis. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to safety and quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer or Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in a testing environment
• 2+ years of experience in executing test procedures
• Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently
• Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements and engineering drawings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D., in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer or Electrical Engineering with experimental lab experience
• Rocketry experience through internships or club activities
• Cryogenic experience
• Steam Generation or Vacuum system experience
• Experience designing, fabricating or operating fluid systems
• Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors and accelerometers
• Operational understanding of engines and engine sub-components, such as turbopumps, combustion devices, valves and other fluid components
• Hands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control/data acquisition and reduction software
• Familiarity with CAD applications (Creo preferred)

Responsibilities

• assisting with test planning and execution
• risk identification and mitigation
• hardware integration for test campaigns
• pre and post-test inspections
• data review and performance analysis

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level