Test Engineer II
About the role
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. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which comprises Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, including Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
In this role, you will support the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of Blue Origin's test facilities in Kent. This is a hands-on engineering and project management position for testing components and systems supporting all Blue Origin business units. You will apply your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate hydrostatic, fluid flow, propellant, pneumatic, or cryogenic test facilities
- Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform subsequent data reduction and reviews
- Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal customers
- Understand and troubleshoot fluid and instrumentation systems
- Perform root cause, system hazard analysis, and failure investigations
- Plan and oversee facility maintenance
- Identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
- Design, define, procure, and install system components and materials; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation
- Proactively prepare status updates and communicate both within the organization and with direct customers
- Demonstrate high standards in test operations and work cooperatively with a team of Integration Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and BLUE customers to ensure requirements are met
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering
- 2+ years of experience in the design, development, or operation of test facilities or similar experimental research facilities
- Knowledge of a variety of fluids; experience with cryogenic and monopropellants preferred
- Ability and desire to understand complex systems, investigate and solve challenging problems, and work in a dynamic environment
- Analytical orientation and safety mindset
- Work well under pressure and take initiative to improve existing systems, processes, and documentation
- Ability to support weekend and second shift as needed to meet customer demands
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Qualifications
- Demonstrated technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance
- Hands-on experience with cryogenics, pressurized gas systems, fluid systems, and/or instrumentation & controls
- ASME codes and local building standards
- Strong Project Management and team leadership skills
- Understands/experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
- Experience with civil engineering projects and construction management
- Experience with 3D CAD tools and data management
- Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
- Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB
Pay
Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match 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
- 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 (bonus amounts and eligibility not guaranteed and subject to change)