Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. We are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware
• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
• Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing
• Develop, manage, and maintain test support equipment
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
• Proactively prepare status updates and communicate both within the organization and with direct customers
• Participate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews
• Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment and configurations for testing
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
• Participate in the assembly and test of development and flight hardware including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• BS or MS in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline
• 3+ years experience in aerospace test campaigns
• Experience working on dispersed rapid development teams, driving process development
• 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 (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Basic understanding in the fundamentals of design (requirements identification, material selection, input definition, form factors, interface definition, environmental considerations, etc.)
• Basic proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred) including drawing creation
• Basic proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials
• Basic proficiency in structural analysis including Free-body diagrams, hand calculations, etc.

Desired Experience

• Experience with space vehicle component or integrated vehicle testing including structural, vibe, acoustic, modal, thermal, EMI/EMC, performance, leak, proof, shock
• Cryogenic systems experience
• Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews
• Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
• Understands/experience with hazardous operations
• Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)
• Experience with control actuators, deployable devices (doors, landing gear, sensors, etc.), hydraulic system components, separation systems, or other mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of common aerospace materials, surface treatments, and fasteners
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Hands-on experience with machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems
• Mechanical component testing experience
• Test instrumentation and data acquisition experience
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of fatigue and damage tolerance

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 additional benefits and bonuses