Blue Origin · 1 day ago
SLD Vehicle Fluids Test Engineer III
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The SLD Vehicle Fluids Test Engineer III will support the Lunar Permanence team in developing lunar landers and ensuring the verification of vehicle fluid and thermal systems through testing and analysis.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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&ID'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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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