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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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.
As a test engineer, you will be supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions- Relocation may be provided
- Travel expected up to 25% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- During integrated vehicle testing, night and/or weekend work will be required
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Lead a small team of early career engineers through an entire structural test campaign
- Participate in the assembly and test of development and flight hardware including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis
- Identify and assist in design, procurement and integration of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)
- 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, including managing procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
- Proactively prepare status updates and communicate both within the organization and with direct customers
- Participate in test readiness reviews, pre and post-test briefings, and post-test reviews
- Coordinate test crews, support equipment and configurations for testing
- Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
- Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
Minimum Qualifications- Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- BS or MS in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years experience, including test-specific experience in at least one of the following areas: loads, life cycle, proof, modal, shock or acoustic
- Ability to assign tasking, delegate workload and supervise a team of 2-5 engineers
- 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
- Basic understanding in the fundamentals of design (requirements identification, material selection, input definition, form factors, interface definition, environmental considerations, etc.)
- Intermediate proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred) including drawing creation.
- Intermediate proficiency in strength and mechanics of materials.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with space vehicle component or integrated vehicle testing including structural, environmental and performance
- Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews
- Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems, including troubleshooting analog and digital hardware with bench measurement equipment
- Understands/experience with hazardous operations
- Experience with control actuators, deployable devices (doors, landing gear, sensors, etc.), hydraulic system components, separation systems, or other mechanical systems
- Familiarity with sensors including linear variable differential transformers, strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and pressure transducers
Culture StatementDon'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- Benefits include: 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%, and an 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
