Thermal​/Fluids Test Engineer III- Lunar Permanence

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- Lunar Permanence role at Blue Origin
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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. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. As a Test Engineer, you will support the Lunar Permanence Core Components Test team through development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for Blue Origin's Lunar Landers.

• TRAVEL:
  Expected 25% time traveling during test planning and 75% during periods of integration and test at multiple offsite locations
• Relocation provided
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Develop, plan, and execute thermal and fluid component tests, which could include development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• Assist in developing test requirements, plans, and procedures to ensure acceptable hardware/system performance.
• Create and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other engineering artifacts.
• Procure and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, pre‑ and post‑test briefings, and post‑test reviews.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data.
• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal customers.

• Passion for our mission:
  Millions of people living and working in space!
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Hands‑on test experience or exposure to at least one of the following: inspection, performance, leakage, shock, vibe, static/dynamic loading, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, pressurized operations, EMC, or Life testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including prioritization, scheduling, and providing succinct status reports.
• A strong safety record.

• 5+ years experience/background with pressurized equipment, thermal systems, cryogenics, or vacuum systems.
• Experience reading P&/layout designs.
• Experience/understands hazardous operations.
• Experience with inert fluid operations or test.
• Experience with sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.

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• 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.

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