Lunar Lander Fluids Test Engineer III

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Fluids Test Engineer within the Integration and Test team, supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and beyond. You will develop test plans, lead test operations, and coordinate with design and systems engineers to verify vehicle fluid and thermal system requirements.

The role requires a BS in a technical field and 5+ years in fluids/pneumatic/cryogenic testing, with strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for spaceflight and Blue Origin mission.
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of fluids, pneumatic, cryogenic, or similar experience.
• Understanding of P&ID’s, pressure systems, and GSE.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Experience collaborating in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level development and qualification testing.
• Lead daily test operations, test consoles, and coordinate with customers.
• Plan tests of vehicle fluid and thermal systems to verify requirements.
• Design, procure, install test support equipment; manage vendors.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and analyze test data for verification.
• Perform root cause analyses and safety improvements.
• Communicate transparently with customers on technical issues.
• Coordinate test crews and configurations; enforce safety policies.

Skills

Fluid testing

Pneumatic systems

Cryogenic experience

GSE understanding

Test planning

Root cause analysis

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Data Acquisition and Control System setup

Python scripting

Test equipment and instrumentation

Job description

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. Lunar Permanence is Blue Origin’s team dedicated to developing mission architectures such as our planned Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ). Our Lunar Permanence team is developing our lunar landers to demonstrate core capabilities – including the BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and advanced integrated power and propulsion architecture. This role is for a Fluids Test Engineer within the Integration and Test team, supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level development, test beds, and qualification testing
• Lead daily test operations, test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal and external customers
• Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle fluid and thermal systems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the appropriate requirements
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
• Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations
• Find opportunities for safety improvements and be resourceful
• Have frequent and transparent customer interactions on challenging technical issues
• Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions
• Participate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews.
• Assist with 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of fluids, pneumatic, or cryogenic or similar experience
• Understanding of P&ID’s, pressure systems, and associated GSE
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space vehicle testing including fluids, thermal, leak, proof.
• Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews
• Experience with facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control System setup and operation
• Experience with hazardous commodity operations (H2, O2, N2, He)
• Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)

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

• 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%
• 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 workforce. 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.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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