Fluids Test Engineers

Position: Fluids Test Engineers (All Levels | Multiple Shifts)
Location: California
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 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.

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Fluid Test Engineer to join our Production Test Engineering team at Blue Origin. This role is responsible for developing test methods, operate ground support equipment, author and execute test procedures to efficiently complete integrated fluids system testing for multiple test campaigns. You will be coordinating and directing test crews and ground support equipment while establishing vehicle configurations for testing throughout vehicle production as well as manage and supervise a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts and teardowns.

Leveraging advanced methodologies and instrumentation, you will play a critical role in validating avionics systems and maintaining Blue Origin’s commitment to mission success.
** Position Specific Details:
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* Shifts:

** A |
** Mon-Fri (6am-2:30pm),
** B |
** Mon-Thurs (2pm-11:30pm),
** C** | Fri-Sun (6am-6pm)

* Location:

Space Coast, FL
* Relocation:
Available
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Develop and execute test procedures of the vehicle fluids subsystems against program requirements.
* Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing.
* Assist in fluids support equipment design, budgeting, procurement, verification, and integration.
* Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration and traceability.
* Write test procedures and manage procedural red lines and updates during test campaigns.
* Manage vendors to design and fabricate fluids test equipment/GSE.
* Integrate testing and operability features into new vehicle designs.
* Participate in gated design and test readiness reviews.
* Define and perform facility activation tests of fluids subsystems.
* Manage overall responsibility for the test, the team, and the procedure execution.
* Maintain and operate pneumatic hardware and/or control software.
* Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
* Troubleshoot anomalies real-time and provide solutions during non-conformance scenarios.
* Reduce, analyze and archive test data to support verification tasks.
* This is a pooling requisition for current and anticipated openings across multiple test teams, shifts, and locations. Candidates will be matched to the right roles as needs are identified.
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* Qualifications:

*** Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or related field.
* Relevant experience in space vehicle testing, fluids support equipment & fluids ground systems development.(0-3 years Level I Engineer, 3+ years Level II Engineer, 5+ years Level III Engineer, 8+ years Level IV Engineer).
* Experience with developing, writing and executing test procedures for servicing or leak checking GN2, GO2, and/or GHE, systems.
* Experience reading P&/layout designs.
* Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures.
* Ability to support off-shift, extended hours, and weekends as required for mission milestones.
* Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
** Culture Statement
**** Export Control Regulations
** Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
** Background Check
*** Required for all positions:
Blue’s Standard Background Check
* Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification…