Test Engineer II

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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! 

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a safety first environment. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

In this role, you will support the development, construction, operation and maintenance of Blue Origin’s test facilities in Kent. This is a hands-on engineering and project management position for testing components and systems supporting all Blue Origin business units.

• Design, plan, fabricate, install and operate hydrostatic, fluid flow, propellant, pneumatic, or cryogenic test facilities

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform subsequent data reduction and reviews

• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers

• Understand and troubleshoot fluid and instrumentation systems

• Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations

• Plan and oversee facility maintenance

• Identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

• Design, define, procure and install system components and materials; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation

• Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers

• 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

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!

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

• 2+ years of experience in the design, development, or operation of test facilities or similar experimental research facilities

• Knowledge of a variety of fluids, experience with cryogenic and monopropellants preferred

• Ability and desire to understand complex systems, investigate and solve challenging problems, and work in a dynamic environment

• Analytical orientation and safety mindset

• Work well under pressure and takes initiative to improve existing systems, processes, and documentation

• Ability to support weekend and second shift as needed to meet customer demands

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance

• Hands on experience with cryogenics, pressurized gas systems, fluid systems, and/or instrumentation & controls

• ASME codes and local building standards

• Strong Project Management and team leadership skills

• Understands/experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety

• Experience with civil engineering projects and construction management

• Experience with 3D CAD tools and data management

• Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems

• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control

• Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB

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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.