Lead Lunar Propulsion Test Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Mk2 Crew Lander Fluids and Propulsion team. This hands-on role applies multi-disciplinary engineering to advance safe human spaceflight, with leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

You will develop and execute test plans, manage budgets and schedules, review safety assessments and test data, and coordinate with suppliers and internal customers. A strong safety record and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience in aerospace test engineering or related technical field.
• Hands-on test experience or exposure to fluids systems and/or fluid system components.
• Hands-on test experience or exposure to at least one of the following types of testing: inspection, performance, leakage, shock, vibe, static/dynamic loading, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, pressurized operations, cryogenic fluids testing, 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and execute integrated testing including research, development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• Project management of test budgets and schedules
• Lead or assist developing test requirements, plans, and procedures to ensure acceptable hardware/system performance.
• Create and review test plans, test procedures, safety assessments, schematics (e.g. P&IDs), and other engineering artifacts.
• Procure and install test support equipment and test facility infrastructure; coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors
• Host, coordinate, and participate in test readiness reviews and post-test reviews.
• Troubleshoot issues during testing and respond to emergencies if necessary
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior engineers.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Process, analyze, and archive test data.
• Lead daily test operations and coordinate with internal customers

Skills

Communication

Safety

Mentoring

Project management

Leadership

Hands-on testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

P&IDs

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Mk2 Crew Lander Fluids and Propulsion team. This hands-on role applies multi-disciplinary engineering to advance safe human spaceflight, with leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

You will develop and execute test plans, manage budgets and schedules, review safety assessments and test data, and coordinate with suppliers and internal customers. A strong safety record and clear communication are essential.