Test Engineer IV; Senior Test Operations Maintenance

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, low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This individual will join the Alabama Test Operations (ATO) Maintenance team at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL. The ATO Maintenance team is responsible for the thousands of components and dozens of sub-systems that make up the historic MSFC 4670 Engine Test Stand facility structural, fluid, and electrical systems, as well as the component test capability supporting engine factory checkout areas, including environmental, proof, and flow testing.

Our premier capability is full-scale liquid propellant rocket engine testing at Test Stand 4670. In this role, you will sustain that hardware and support the initial build and activation of facility upgrades in support of development, qualification, and acceptance testing of Blue Origin engines and their components.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for maintenance plans, process architecture, maintenance requirement definition, troubleshooting hardware failures, risk identification and mitigation, automated data review scripts to support predictive maintenance, and a wide range of continuous process improvements.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration in the heart of Rocket City and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable operations. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality for positive impact to spaceflight.

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, low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This is a 1st shift position but will require the ability to perform job duties outside of normal shift hours as needed to support test operations and maintenance windows. Up to 10% travel may be required to support other Blue Origin test sites during surge needs, as well as for process and professional development.

• Consistently exhibit strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills; communicate clearly and promptly across all areas of the organization.
• Author work instructions to safely perform maintenance on test facility hardware, including disassembly, inspection, and assembly of mechanical and electro-mechanical components.
• Identify and define preventative maintenance for test facility hardware, including the support equipment needed to perform maintenance on facility components.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for permanent problem resolution.
• Support functional testing of components (valves, filters, regulators, etc.) for acceptance using high-pressure pneumatics, cryogenics, or hydraulics. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions using work instructions.
• Coordinate with external vendors to support preventative maintenance and repair efforts.
• Participate in Test Readiness Reviews and Risk Assessment Reviews to ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety Manual.
• Provide technical support for new designs to ensure maintainability and operability.
• Perform operations as a certified operator to support return-to-service post-maintenance, as well as first-time activation of system upgrades.
• Establish training curriculum for engineers and technicians and proctor training for the team as needed.
• Support robust methods and strategies for sustaining a reasonable inventory of equipment and spares to support facility maintenance.
• Support Supervisors and Managers in establishing best practices and effective work execution strategies.
• Engage with multiple geographic…