Hybrid Fluids/Mechanical Test Engineer II – Lunar Permanence

at BLUE ORIGIN

• Job title: Fluids/Mechanical Test Engineer II – Lunar Permanence
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $99,201 - $138,880 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Greater Seattle Area, United States

About the role

• Fluids/Mechanical Test Engineer II working on Blue Origin's lunar permanence projects. Responsible for testing and system integration for safe human spaceflight infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Apply direct experience to fluids and/or thermal component and subsystem test planning and execution
• 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
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks
• 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 between fluids and thermal subsystems and overall system level vehicle to ensure component level testing is in compliance with overall vehicle test plans

Requirements

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline
• 2+ years of relevant testing experience including pumps, valves, thermal control elements, propulsion elements, sensors, pneumatic/hydraulic fluids, and/or piping
• Proven track record of working with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware, tools, and shop equipment
• Experience with space vehicle component or subsystem testing including structural, vibe, pressure, thermal
• Experience reading and creating P&ID schematics/layout designs
• 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
• Experience with 3D CAD tools, LabView, MATLAB, and data management Instrumentation and controls, and data acquisition systems experience
• Strong safety demeanor and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations

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
• Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays