Thermal/Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Transportation

About the role

Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit develops the Blue Moon landers and related products to build sustainable infrastructure for crew and cargo transport from Earth to the lunar surface. As a Test Engineer on the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test (I&T) team, you will support development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers. This hands‑on position applies multi‑disciplinary engineering knowledge (fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical/electronic) to ensure safe human spaceflight.

Special Mentions

• Travel: Expected 25% time traveling during test planning and probable travel of 75% during integration and test periods at multiple off‑site locations.
• Relocation provided.
• Interviews will include a technical assessment.
• Multiple positions available.

Responsibilities

• Apply direct experience to fluids and/or thermal component and subsystem test planning and execution, including development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• Execute test procedures.
• Identify test events, needs, and equipment required for test.
• 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; 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 subsystems with overall vehicle testing to ensure component‑level compliance with system test plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for the mission: millions of people living and working in space.
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant testing experience with pumps, valves, thermal control elements, propulsion elements, sensors, pneumatic/hydraulic fluids, and/or piping.
• Solid understanding of pumped fluid loops and thermal hardware such as pressurized systems, actuators, heat exchangers, radiators, etc.
• Experience with space‑vehicle component or subsystem testing, including structural, vibration, acoustic, and modal testing.
• Experience reading P&ID schematics/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 environment.
• Ability to support shift work as needed to meet customer demands.
• A strong safety record.
• Demonstrated high standards in test operations and teamwork with Integration Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and BLUE customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace flight hardware.
• Established technical expertise in test‑stand design, operations, and maintenance.
• Experience utilizing space and industry standards such as MIL‑STD‑810, SMC‑S‑016, and MIL‑STD‑1540.
• Knowledge of a variety of fluids; experience with cryogenics and monopropellants 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/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.

Pay

Base Pay Range for Washington applicants is $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 coverage.
• 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 weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Additional benefits and discretionary bonuses may be offered based on role type, job level, and company performance.