Test Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN • Wells, WA

3d • Onsite

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. Provides tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus. This individual will work on the Kent Test Operations (KTO) Maintenance team in Kent, WA. The KTO Maintenance Team supports the thousands of components and sub-systems that support New Glenn, Blue Moon Lunar Lander, Orbital Reef and other programs. In this role, you will support the test stands and environmental test lab’s maintenance hardware as well as supporting the initial builds for upgrades to the stand in support of development, qualification and acceptance testing. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for maintenance plans, architecture of process, maintenance requirement definition, troubleshooting hardware failure, risk identification/mitigation, automated data review scripts to support predictive maintenance, as well as supporting various continuous process improvements. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable operations. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality for positive impact to spaceflight. This job is a first-shift position but may require ability to perform job duties outside of normal shift hours as needed. Travel (approximately 10%) may be required to support other sites during surge needs and for process or professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, test, or operational environment
• Ability to lead projects from concept definition to full implementation
• Advanced computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Ability to perform data analysis and establish dispositions or recommendations based on system performance
• Intermediate knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, flow measuring devices, and accelerometers
• Knowledge of high pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, pneumatic, data acquisition, and electrical power systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings
• Ability to safely work around pressurized systems up to 6,000 PSIG
• Approachable disposition, open minded and able to adapt to rapidly changing requirements
• Calming demeanor in high pressure situations with tenacity to resolve conflict for permanent problem resolution
• A continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience in testing environments with focus on engineering and project management
• Experience with Windchill or similar product lifecycle tools
• Intermediate technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamic principles
• Knowledge of high pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, pneumatic, data acquisition, and electrical power systems
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, Winplot, Advanced Excel functions (VBA, Power Query, etc.)
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, diagrams, and P&IDs
• Hands-on assembly, integration, test, troubleshooting, or validation experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems - such as propellants, hydraulics, pneumatics, and cryogenics in production, test, or operational environments
• Familiarity with ground support and environmental control equipment, launch/test environments, and range safety protocols in aerospace, defense, or space operations
• Demonstrated effectiveness executing complex operational protocols and multi-step checklists in safety- and quality-critical settings

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibit strong written, interpersonal, and computer skills, and communicate clearly and promptly across the organization.
• Author work instructions to safely perform maintenance on test facility hardware including instructions for disassembly, inspection, assembly of various mechanical and electro-mechanical components
• Identification and definition of preventative maintenance of test facility hardware including support equipment needed to perform maintenance on the various components of the test facility
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for permanent problem resolution
• Support functional test of various components (valves, filters, regulators, etc.) for acceptance using high pressure pneumatics, cryogenics, or hydraulics.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions using work instructions
• Coordinate with external vendors to support preventive maintenance efforts and repairs
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and Risk Assessment Reviews to ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety Manual
• Provide technical support of new designs for maintainability and operability
• Perform operations as certified operator to support return to service post-maintenance as well as system upgrade first time activations
• Establish training curriculum for engineering and technicians to support job functions and proctor training for team as needed
• Support robust methods and strategies for sustaining a reasonable inventory of equipment and spares to support stand maintenance
• Support Supervisor and Managers with establishing best practices and proper work execution strategies
• Engaging with multiple geographic locations and business units to support anomaly resolution, participate in hazard operations (hazops) assessments, stand boards, design reviews, as well as supporting considerations for operations and maintenance (O&M) of future facility expansions and upgrades
• Actively introduce new technologies and capability improvements
• Identify inefficiencies, capability gaps, and potential improvements in the O&M process to advocate for and implement better solutions

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