Thermal/Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Transportation

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

5d•$99,201 - $138,880

About The Position

This hands-on Test Engineer role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit and supports the Integration & Test team in development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers. The engineer applies multidisciplinary fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical/electronic engineering knowledge to help enable safe human spaceflight. The role includes test planning and execution, test support equipment design and installation, test troubleshooting, data analysis, procedural and engineering artifact development, and coordination across subsystem and vehicle-level teams. Travel is expected to be 25% during test planning and may reach 75% during integration and test periods at multiple offsite locations. Relocation is provided. Interviews include a technical assessment. Multiple positions are available. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, national, permanent-resident, refugee, or asylum status requirement. Background checks may be required, including additional checks for certain role profiles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 2 years of relevant testing experience, including experience with pumps, valves, thermal control elements, propulsion elements, sensors, pneumatic or hydraulic fluids, and/or piping.
Solid understanding of pumped fluid loops and thermal hardware, such as pressurized systems, actuators, heat exchangers, and radiators.
Experience with space vehicle component or subsystem testing, including structural, vibration, acoustic, or modal testing.
Experience reading P&ID schematics and layout designs.
Understanding of the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Ability to support shift work as needed to meet customer demands.
Strong safety record.
High standards in test operations and ability to work cooperatively with engineering teams and customers.
Meet the stated U.S. citizenship, national, permanent-resident, refugee, or asylum status requirement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aerospace flight hardware.
Technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance.
Experience using aerospace and industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540.
Knowledge of a variety of fluids; cryogenics and monopropellants experience is a plus.
Experience executing component testing at rate.
Instrumentation and controls and data acquisition systems experience, preferably with National Instruments hardware.
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control.
Understanding or experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety.
Strong project management skills, including budgeting and schedule development.
Experience with 3D CAD tools, LabView, MATLAB, and data management.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute fluids and/or thermal component and subsystem testing, including development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
Execute test procedures and identify test events, needs, and required equipment.
Apply experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems.
Create and review test plans, test procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other engineering artifacts.
Design, procure, and install test support equipment, and manage vendors and subcontractors during installation.
Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
Participate in test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and post-test reviews.
Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns.
Coordinate test crews, support equipment, and vehicle configurations for testing.
Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
Reduce, analyze, and archive test data.
Integrate fluids and thermal subsystem testing with vehicle-level test plans to ensure component testing complies with overall plans.
Work cooperatively with Integration Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and Blue customers to ensure requirements are met.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
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
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results