Spaceflight Thermal/Fluids Test Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC

Washington

On-site

USD 99,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test (I&T) team in development, acceptance and qualification testing of flight hardware for MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers. This hands-on role covers fluids, thermal, mechanical and electrical/electronic disciplines with strong safety and collaboration emphasis.

Travel up to 25% during planning and 75% during integration/test at offsite locations; relocation provided.

Qualifications

BS 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.
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 test planning and execution.
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.