Space Flight Test Engineer - Fluids & Thermal Systems

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Relocation provided

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test team, focusing on development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers. You will apply broad engineering knowledge across fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical domains to ensure safe human spaceflight.

This hands-on role requires technical leadership, collaboration with engineers and customers, and a strong safety record.

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Shift-work ability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

National Instruments hardware

Test stand design

Instrumentation & controls

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test team, focusing on development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers. You will apply broad engineering knowledge across fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical domains to ensure safe human spaceflight.

This hands-on role requires technical leadership, collaboration with engineers and customers, and a strong safety record.