Lunar Fluids Test Engineer, MK1 Vehicle

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Fluids Test Engineer within the MK1 Integration and Test team to support the Lunar Permanence program. You will develop test plans, lead daily test operations, and coordinate with design and systems engineers to verify fluid and thermal systems for the MK1 Lunar Vehicle.

The role requires a BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Physics and 5+ years of fluids, pneumatic, or cryogenic experience, plus strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of applicable fluids, pneumatic, or cryogenic experience.
• Understanding of P&IDs, pressure systems, and associated GSE.
• Experience with Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level development and qualification testing.
• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal and external customers.
• Plan tests of vehicle fluid and thermal systems to verify requirements.
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors during installation.
• Troubleshoot issues during testing and archive test data for verification.
• Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations as necessary.
• Prepare status updates and communicate with internal/external partners.

Skills

Fluids experience

P&ID knowledge

Test Like You Fly

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Physics

Tools

Test facility instrumentation

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Fluids Test Engineer within the MK1 Integration and Test team to support the Lunar Permanence program. You will develop test plans, lead daily test operations, and coordinate with design and systems engineers to verify fluid and thermal systems for the MK1 Lunar Vehicle.

The role requires a BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Physics and 5+ years of fluids, pneumatic, or cryogenic experience, plus strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.