Application close date:
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 working with a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you'll help design, build, and commission electrical test equipment to test fluid components for our lunar lander program, Blue Moon - https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon. You will design/configure data acquisition systems and/or control systems specifically focused for testing space-grade fluids and thermal components. You will support the Lunar Permanence Core Components Test team through development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the space vehicles.

This is a hands-on position where you will apply broad multi-disciplinary engineering (electrical/electronic, fluids, thermal, mechanical) knowledge, skills, and methods to positively impact safe human spaceflight. We are looking for someone with technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• TRAVEL: Expected 10-25% time traveling during test planning and possible travel of 75% during periods of integration and test at multiple offsite locations
• Relocation provided
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the design, architecture, procurement, build, integration, and checkout of the electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), including data acquisition systems (DAQ), instrumentation, control systems, and wiring.
• Directly or indirectly support preparation of Thermal and Fluid component tests, which could include development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• Create electrical design packages, drawings of test hardware infrastructure, wiring layouts, harnesses, rack layouts, breakout boxes, power distribution, and control elements.
• Create and/or review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other engineering artifacts.
• Identify and procure equipment, and coordinate with technicians for the build, assembly, and installation of equipment and harnesses.
• Support the integration of test articles, EGSE, hardware, operator consoles, and test equipment to verify the requirements and performance of units under test.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise, support checkout of the systems and solving technical problems.
• Maintain configuration control of the drawings and the test system configurations.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and post-test reviews.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data.
• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal customers

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years industry or applied experience with electrical test equipment.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and/or control systems.
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, data acquisition cards, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including prioritization, scheduling, and providing succinct status reports.
• A strong safety record.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience/background with pressurized equipment, thermal systems, cryogenics, or vacuum systems.
• Experience with NI or Dewesoft products.
• Experience with control systems for valves, actuators, or rotating machinery.
• Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs.
• Experience/understands hazardous operations.
• Experience with inert fluid operations or test.

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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

• 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.