Blue Origin

Thermal/Fluids Test Engineer III- Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin$121K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Hands-on test experience with performance, thermal cycling, vacuum systems, or similar testing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, including prioritization and scheduling.
  • A proven safety record.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, plan, and execute Thermal and Fluid component tests.
  • Create and review Test Plans and Procedures for hardware performance.
  • Procure and install test support equipment while managing vendors.
  • Troubleshoot issues during testing processes.
  • Lead daily test operations and coordinate with technicians.
  • Participate in test readiness and post-test reviews.
  • Enforce safety policies during testing operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus supplemental life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
  • Stock Options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
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 will support the Lunar Permanence Core Components Test team through development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers (https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon).

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

Special Mentions:
  • TRAVEL: Expected 25% time traveling during test planning and probable travel of 75% during periods of integration and test at multiple offsite locations
  • Relocation provided
  • Interviews will include a technical assessment
  • Multiple positions available


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Develop, plan, and execute Thermal and Fluid component tests, which could include development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
  • Assist in developing test requirements, plans, and procedures to ensure acceptable hardware/system performance.
  • Create and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other engineering artifacts.
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Hands-on test experience or exposure to at least one of the following: inspection, performance, leakage, shock, vibe, static/dynamic loading, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, pressurized operations, EMC, or Life testing.
  • 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 reading P&ID schematics/layout designs.
  • Experience/understands hazardous operations.
  • Experience with inert fluid operations or test.
  • Experience with sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems


Compensation 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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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