Test Engineer - Weld and Tank Fabrication

BLUE ORIGIN • Village of Walton, 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 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. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for a portion of the design, planning and execution of test activities and related test equipment. You will work across subsystems and support integrated solutions to achieve our vision of “millions of people living and working in space”. This role is a combination of test development, planning, setup, execution, documentation, and troubleshooting/data analysis. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets and space assets are made, tested, and operated. Candidates should have basic knowledge of CAD tools, prior test experience within an engineering environment, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to work in a flexible and dynamic team environment. Candidate will assist in test design, facility and test setup, and test execution, and also perform various other duties including developing concepts and preliminary designs for required test equipment; evaluating and managing vendor designs; developing and maintaining test documentation; conducting facility and pre-test preparations, executing tests, and troubleshooting and correcting anomalies and discrepant hardware.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• 3+ years of test engineering experience.
• Technical experience in: Test design and setup Test operations Developing, writing, and updating test procedures Technical writing and communication
• Working successfully in multiple disciplines
• Proven ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• System mindset and aptitude.
• Ability to work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Direct structural test experience of space vehicles, aircraft, or large structures (planning, assisting, and/or executing).
• Experience testing in outside uncontrolled environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong execution and coordination skills.
• Flexible mindset.
• Experience with MTS AeroPro or similar load control software.
• Experience with Dewesoft data acquisition hardware and software.
• Leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer.
• Experience in designing and analyzing test equipment/GSE (or similar).
• Aerospace or space related education or employment.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Design principles including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with analysis tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, IMAT or similar.
• Experience with data acquisition, control, and/or instrumentation.
• Experience designing or operating pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and electronics/control systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace vehicle systems and manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in system engineering practices formal or informal.
• Configuration control and test traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of tests and associated test equipment.
• Analyze, identify, and select test hardware (actuators, instrumentation, fixtures, support equipment, etc.).
• Coordinating and directing other engineers, test crews, support equipment, outside vendors, and vehicle configurations for testing throughout the test campaign.
• Design, develop and model test equipment/GSE required for testing.
• Manage vendors to design and fabricate test equipment/GSE where needed.
• Write test procedures and manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Troubleshoot anomalies real-time and provide solutions during non-conformance scenarios.
• Reduce, analyze and archive test data to support verification tasks.
• Manage and supervise a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and teardowns.
• Act as console operator during test execution.

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.

What This Job Offers

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