Test Engineer III - Materials & Process - Lunar Permanance

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The team is building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The Test Engineer will join the Specialty Engineering Team and support operations and management of the Flammability Test Chamber, contributing to safe and repeatable human spaceflight.

Requirements

B.S. in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, physics, systems engineering, or a related technical subject area.
Knowledge of enriched oxygen systems, including test-facility concept development, procedure development, design solutions, qualification, commissioning, and operations.
Experience in a laboratory or test-cell environment.
Experience using vacuum chambers and understanding basic pressure systems.
Experience running and modifying test software to support test campaigns.
Experience supporting a full test campaign, from material intake and sample processing through testing and reporting.
Experience developing solutions to technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
Depth in one or more subject areas used to design, develop, and evaluate test capabilities, such as oxygen compatibility, pressurized oxygen systems, oxygen test campaigns, or vacuum chamber systems.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
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, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Five to eight years of relevant testing experience as a successful Level 3 testing engineer.
M.S. in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, physics, systems, or a related subject area.
Experience with Confluence, JIRA, Creo, Jules, and Windchill.
Experience with CAD software and designing tools and test support equipment.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and prepare testing samples delivered to the flammability chamber.
Oversee and perform flammability coupon testing in high-oxygen environments.
Work with test technicians and manufacturing engineers on sample layup and test fixture requirements for coupon testing.
Collect and document detailed test results using Jules and the Integrated Data Acquisition System.
Perform upward flammability propagation testing based on NASA standards.
Train test technicians in the use of the flammability chamber and testing procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.