Senior Thermal & Fluids Test Engineer for Spaceflight

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Test Engineer for the Lunar Permanence Core Components Test team in Washington. The role focuses on development, acceptance, and qualification testing for flight hardware of the MK1/MK2 Lunar Landers, with travel and offsite integration expected.

You will apply multidisciplinary engineering knowledge across fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical domains, contribute to safety-critical operations, and work with technicians and engineers to ensure high-quality test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• Hands-on test experience or exposure to inspection, performance, leakage, shock, vibration, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, pressurized operations, EMC, or life testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong prioritization, scheduling, and status reporting abilities.
• Solid safety record and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and execute Thermal and Fluid component tests (development, qualification, acceptance, performance, environmental testing).
• Assist in creating test requirements, plans, and procedures for hardware/system performance.
• Create and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other artifacts.
• Procure and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot issues during testing and participate in readiness reviews and briefings.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Analyze and archive test data; lead daily test operations and coordinate with internal customers.

Skills

Hands-on test experience

Test planning

Thermal testing

Fluids knowledge

Electrical/electronic testing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&ID schematics reading

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Test Engineer for the Lunar Permanence Core Components Test team in Washington. The role focuses on development, acceptance, and qualification testing for flight hardware of the MK1/MK2 Lunar Landers, with travel and offsite integration expected.

You will apply multidisciplinary engineering knowledge across fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical domains, contribute to safety-critical operations, and work with technicians and engineers to ensure high-quality test