MK1 Vehicle Environmental Test Engineer II

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer for the Lunar Permanence program in Florida with responsibilities spanning development and execution of test procedures for integrated vehicle systems and ground support equipment. The role emphasizes rapid problem-solving, data analysis, and collaboration with Operations and other teams.

You will own test method creation, ensure calibration and traceability of equipment, and contribute to multiple test campaigns including TVAC and EMI while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, electrical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with environmental testing.
• Experience developing, writing, and executing test procedures.
• Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to read P&ID and electrical schematics/layout designs.
• Experience developing vehicle installation and checkout procedures.
• Understanding of fluids and electrical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures of Integrated vehicle systems to satisfy program objectives.
• Coordinate, setup, install, and operate vehicle Electrical Ground Support Equipment test capabilities.
• Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing.
• Maintain test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability.
• Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns.
• Oversee vendor design and fabrication of test and support equipment.
• Participate in gated design and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Perform facility activation tests if necessary.
• Follow safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Troubleshoot anomalies in real-time.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks.
• Bring high energy to achieve ambitious goals.

Skills

Environmental testing

Test procedure development

Procedural reading of P&ID

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting in real-time

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical or electrical engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

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.

You will have ownership of ground support equipment coordination, procedure development, and vehicle level ENV testing on our MK1 Lunar Lander program. You will push to efficiently complete integrated system testing for multiple test campaigns such as TVAC, EMI, Structural Test, etc. You will coordinate with Operations, Lunar Permanence, and other organizations to ensure we meet schedule objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures of Integrated vehicle systems to satisfy program objectives


• Coordinate, setup, install, and operate vehicle Electrical Ground Support Equipment test capabilities


• Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing


• Maintain appropriate test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability


• Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns


• Oversee vendor design and fabrication of test and support equipment


• Participate in gated design and Test Readiness Reviews


• Perform facility activation tests if necessary


• Follow safety policies during test planning and operations


• Troubleshoot anomalies real-time


• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks


• Bring high energy to achieve ambitious goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, Electrical, or related engineering fields


• 2+ years experience with a background in environmental testing


• Experience with developing, writing, and executing test procedures


• Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and work extended hours as needed


• Experience reading P&ID and Electrical schematics/layout designs


• Experience developing systems installation and checkout procedures


• Understand fundamentals of fluids and electrical instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience with a background in thermal, EMI, structural, or testing systems.


• Experience in system-level testing of spaceflight hardware through the development, qualification, and acceptance of test campaigns


• Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems


• Experience with high voltage, 3-phase power systems


• Familiarity with cleanroom work and its associated best practices


• ASME codes and local building standards


• Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB

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