Fluids/Mechanical Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

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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 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!

• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Relocation provided
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Apply direct experience to fluids and/or thermal component and subsystem test planning and execution, which could include development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• 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.

• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture.
• 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.
   
• Demonstrate high standards in test operations and work cooperatively with a team of Integration Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and BLUE customers to ensure requirements are met.

• Experience with aerospace flight hardware
• Established technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance
• Experience testing COPV’s and pressure vessels
• Experience with vacuum chambers or vacuum applications
• Experience utilizing space and industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
• Knowledge of a variety of fluids; experience with cryogenics and monopropellants is a plus
• Experience executing component testing at rate
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
• Understanding/experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
• Strong Project Management skills to include budgeting and schedule development

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