Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

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About The Position

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 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 a test engineer, you will be supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. 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!

Requirements

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• BS or MS in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline
• 3+ years experience in aerospace test campaigns
• Experience working on dispersed rapid development teams, driving process development
• 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.
• Basic understanding in the fundamentals of design (requirements identification, material selection, input definition, form factors, interface definition, environmental considerations, etc.)
• Basic proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred) including drawing creation.
• Basic proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials.
• Basic proficiency in structural analysis including Free-body diagrams, hand calculations, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with space vehicle component or integrated vehicle testing including structural, vibe, acoustic, modal, thermal, EMI/EMC, performance, leak, proof, shock
• Cryogenic systems experience
• Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews
• Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
• Understands/experience with hazardous operations
• Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)
• Experience with control actuators, deployable devices (doors, landing gear, sensors, etc.), hydraulic system components, separation systems, or other mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of common aerospace materials, surface treatments, and fasteners.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Hands-on experience with machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems.
• Mechanical component testing experience.
• Test instrumentation and data acquisition experience.
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of fatigue and damage tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware
• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
• Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing
• Develop, manage, and maintain test support equipment
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
• Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers
• Participate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews.
• Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment and configurations for testing
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
• Participate in the assembly and test of development and flight hardware including planning, execution, data reduction and 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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