Fluids Test Engineer III - Lunar Lander

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

About the role

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. The Lunar Permanence team is dedicated to developing mission architectures such as our planned Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon. Our team is developing lunar landers to demonstrate core capabilities – including the BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and advanced integrated power and propulsion architecture.

This role is for a Fluids Test Engineer within the Integration and Test team, supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Schedule

1st shift. Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends with extended hours during critical test operations.

Travel

Up to 25% during surge periods of integration and test to multiple offsite locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level development, test beds, and qualification testing
• Lead daily test operations, test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal and external customers
• Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle fluid and thermal systems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the appropriate requirements
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
• Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and be resourceful
• Have frequent and transparent customer interactions on challenging technical issues
• Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions
• Participate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews
• Assist with 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

Requirements

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of fluids, pneumatic, or cryogenic or similar experience
• Understanding of P&ID’s, pressure systems, and associated GSE
• Understand 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space vehicle testing including fluids, thermal, leak, proof
• Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews
• Experience with facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control System setup and operation
• Experience with hazardous commodity operations (H2, O2, N2, He)
• Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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%
• 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
• 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