Test Design Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,201 - 138,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Seattle is seeking a qualified individual to lead development and testing for New Glenn spaceflight systems. The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with 3+ years of testing experience. Key responsibilities include managing test campaigns, collaborating with engineers, and prioritizing safety. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range between $99,201 and $138,880.35.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in component testing and data analysis.
• Strong written and personal skills; able to communicate clearly.
• 5+ years in the industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead test campaigns on New Glenn spaceflight systems.
• Collaborate with engineers on test planning and execution.
• Drive efficiency and quality in testing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Passion for spaceflight

Education

B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Environmental testing equipment

Job description

Overview

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 are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

We are a dynamic team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary responsibility for development, qualification, and production test campaigns on various New Glenn spaceflight systems.
• Own the planning and execution of individual component and subassembly test campaigns on mechanical, actuated, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or pneumatic systems from fabrication to delivery.
• Author and maintain detailed test procedures; perform test readiness reviews and pre-test briefings; conduct data reviews to verify the success of test campaigns.
• Collaborate with design engineers to identify test requirements; work with operations engineers to incorporate tests into appropriate test stands; and work with technicians to execute procedures.
• Identify test fixtures, test support equipment, and data acquisition systems; coordinate with tooling and equipment designers to design and procure hardware.
• Drive efficiency gains in testing activities to increase throughput while maintaining high quality and prioritizing safety.
• Share in the team9s impact on manufacturing, testing, and delivering hardware for the New Glenn Launch Vehicle.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in component testing and data analysis.
• Strong work ethic with high attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written, personal, and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly at both executive leadership levels and on the shop floor.
• Experience successfully managing simultaneous project schedules.
• Passion for spaceflight and space exploration.

Desired

• 5+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, motorsports, oil & gas).
• Technical expertise in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, actuated, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, and fittings.
• Experience with sensors and instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers), data acquisition, and automation systems.
• Familiarity with precision clean hardware and systems.
• Experience with Environmental Testing (proof, leak, vibration, thermal) per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810.
• Familiarity with data analysis, processing, and reduction techniques.
• Experience with data acquisition and automated systems.

Compensation

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote people on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights, please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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