Component Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
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.You will have ownership of ground support equipment activation, component testing, and system-level testing on our MK1 Lander program. You will develop test methods, ground support equipment, and test procedures to efficiently complete integrated system testing for multiple test campaigns. You will coordinate and direct test teams and ground support equipment while supervising a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and tear-downs.
- Develop and execute test procedures of facility sub-systems to satisfy program objectives
- Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate pneumatic and cryogenic test capabilities
- Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing
- Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability
- Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns
- Oversee vendor design and fabrication of fluids test equipment and support equipment
- Participate in gated design and Test Readiness Reviews
- Perform facility activation tests of fluids subsystems
- Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and/or control software
- Follow safety policies during test planning and operations
- Troubleshoot anomalies real-time
- Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or related engineering fields
- 2+ years experience with a background in pressurized equipment
- Experience with developing, writing, and executing test procedures
- Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and be ambitious
- Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs
- Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
- Understand fundamentals of pressure, flow, and temperature instrumentation
- 5+ years’ experience with a background in cryogenic testing, pressurized equipment, and vacuum systems.
- Experience with cryogenic and GHe test capabilities, including design, fabrication, installation, and operation.
- Technical expertise in component and system-level testing of spaceflight hardware through the development, qualification, and acceptance of test campaigns
- Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
- Experience with high voltage, 3-phase power systems
- Familiarity with cleanroom work and its associated best practices
- ASME codes and local building standards
- Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Don’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.
Description
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or related engineering fields
- 2+ years experience with a background in pressurized equipment
- Experience with developing, writing, and executing test procedures
- Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and be ambitious
- Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs
- Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
- Understand fundamentals of pressure, flow, and temperature instrumentation
Compensation Range for
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
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.
- How much does the Component Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $99K–$139K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Component Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a mid-level role, typically 3+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
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