Lunar Thermal & Fluids Test Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test team, developing and executing test plans for MK1/MK2 Lunar Landers, and ensuring the safety and reliability of flight hardware. The role involves hands-on testing across fluids, thermal, and electrical subsystems, with travel and collaboration across locations.

Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background, 2+ years of testing experience, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant testing experience including pumps, valves, thermal control elements, propulsion elements, sensors, pneumatic/hydraulic fluids, and/or piping.
• Solid understanding of pumped fluid loops and thermal hardware such as pressurized systems, actuators, heat exchangers, radiators, etc.
• Experience with space vehicle component or subsystem testing including structural, vibe, acoustic, modal.
• Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs.
• 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.
• Ability to support shift-work as needed to meet customer demands
• A strong safety record.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply direct experience to fluids and/or thermal component and subsystem test planning and execution, which could include development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• Execute test procedures.
• Identify test events, needs and equipment required for test.
• Apply experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems.
• Create and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other engineering artifacts.
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and post-test reviews.
• Manage 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.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data.
• Integrate between fluids and thermal subsystems and overall system level vehicle to ensure component level testing is in compliance with overall vehicle test plans.

Skills

Test planning

Pumps & valves

Thermal control

Vibe testing

P&ID interpretation

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Quality focus

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Test instrumentation

Data Acquisition

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test team, developing and executing test plans for MK1/MK2 Lunar Landers, and ensuring the safety and reliability of flight hardware. The role involves hands-on testing across fluids, thermal, and electrical subsystems, with travel and collaboration across locations.

Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background, 2+ years of testing experience, and a commitment to quality.