Mechanical Test Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks a hands-on engineer to apply broad multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge to mechanical, fluids, thermal, and electrical systems for spaceflight testing. You will contribute to test planning, execution, and readiness reviews while ensuring safety, quality, and mission alignment.

The role involves coordinating test crews, evaluating risks, and interfacing with vendors and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role applying broad multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge to mechanical, fluids, thermal, electrical/electronic systems.
• Leadership skills and commitment to quality are required.
• Passion for Blue Origin's mission and vision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply experience to mechanical component and subsystem test planning and execution, including development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• 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.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.
• 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.

Skills

Multidisciplinary engineering

Test planning & execution

Instrumentation & DAQ

Safety assessments

Vendor coordination

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.

This is a hands-on position where you will apply broad multi-disciplinary engineering (fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical/electronic) knowledge, skills, and methods to positively impact safe human spaceflight. We are looking for someone with technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply direct experience to mechanical component and subsystem test planning and execution, which could include development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• 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.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.
• 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.