Test Engineer II - Lunar Permenance

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Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Test Engineer II, focusing on developing Lunar transportation systems and ensuring the safety of human spaceflight. This entry-level position requires a passion for the mission of living and working in space, technical proficiency, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate with NASA and other partners to execute testing processes and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off up to four weeks

Discretionary bonus potential

Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience with space vehicle component testing.
• Experience with test facility instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware.
• Lead daily test operations and coordinate with internal customers.
• Troubleshoot issues and conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Excellent graphical communication

Education

BS in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics

Job description

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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Blue Origin, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

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 work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

Plan, develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware

Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers

Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the integrated vehicle and subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements

Troubleshoot issues and anomalies that arise during testing

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

Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations

Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers

Have frequent inter-organizational and customer interactions on difficult technical issues

Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions

Participate in test readiness review, 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

Qualifications:

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

BS in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline

Typically 2+ years of applicable experience

Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired

Experience with space vehicle component, subsystem, or integrated vehicle testing including environmental tests like shock, vibration, modal, acoustics, thermal vacuum, thermal balance

Cryogenic systems experience

Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews

Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems

Understands/experience with hazardous operations

Experience With Scripting (Python Or Other Scripting Language)

Don't meet every single requirement? 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

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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 Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  
  

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.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
  
  

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, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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