Fluids Test Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Fluids Test Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Working at Blue Origin

Application closing: ongoing until requisition is closed.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

• Develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level development, test beds, and qualification testing
• Lead daily test operations, test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal and external customers
• Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle fluid and thermal systems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the appropriate requirements
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors
• Troubleshoot issues 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 be resourceful
• Have frequent and transparent customer interactions on challenging 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.
• Assist with 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

• Passion for our mission:
  Millions of people living and working in space!
• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of fluids, pneumatic, or cryogenic or similar experience
• Understanding of P&’s, pressure systems, and associated GSE
• 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

• Experience with space vehicle testing including fluids, thermal, leak, proof.
• Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews
• Experience with facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control System setup and operation
• Experience with hazardous commodity operations (H2, O2, N2, He)
• Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)

• 1st shift;
  Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends with extended hours during critical test operations

• Travel up to 25% during planning and probable travel of 75% during periods of integration and test to multiple off‑site locations.

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• 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection…