Fluid/Pump Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for Earth’s benefit. This role supports the Lunar Permanence unit, developing tests for fluids components across Lunar Lander lines.

You will design and execute plans for pumps, cryogenics, and GN2 systems while ensuring safety and data integrity. Join a diverse team committed to safe, repeatable space flight and reducing cost of access to space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with pressurized equipment and GN2 test procedures.
• Ability to read P&ID schematics/layout designs.
• U.S. citizen or eligible status per safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Write test plans and procedures for pumps and fluid components.
• Assist in support equipment design, budgeting, procurement, verification, and integration.
• Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control and calibration.
• Participate in gated design and test readiness reviews.
• Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and control software.
• Follow safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Troubleshoot anomalies in real time.
• Analyze and archive test data to support verification tasks.

Skills

Test procedure development

Cryogenic equipment handling

P&ID reading

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or related field

Tools

LabView

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication 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. As the Fluids Test Engineer, you will support test design and test execution for fluids components across our Lunar Lander product lines.

Responsibilities

• Write test plans and test procedures for pump and fluid components, including development, and environmental qualification and acceptance campaigns
• Assist in support equipment design, budgeting, procurement, verification, and integration
• Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability
• Participate in gated design and test readiness reviews
• 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 Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with pressurized equipment; developing, writing, and executing test procedures for servicing or leak-checking GN2 systems
• Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cryogenic and GHe test capabilities, including design, fabrication, installation, and operation.
• Experience with component testing of spaceflight hardware through the development, qualification, and acceptance of test campaigns
• Experience testing pumps, including hydraulic and cryogenic.
• Experience with controllers, including VFDs, PLCs
• Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
• Familiarity with cleanroom work and its associated best practices
• Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB

Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $96,480-$135,072

Other site ranges may differ

Base Pay 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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