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Blue Origin · 1 month ago

Mechanical Test Engineer III

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$117K/yr - $164K/yr

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Mechanical Test Engineer III will be responsible for planning and executing test campaigns for mechanical components within the New Shepard program, ensuring high standards of quality and safety throughout the testing process.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Planning, managing, and performing acceptance test campaigns on individual components and assemblies that are mechanical, actuated, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or cryogenic

Authoring and maintaining detailed test procedures, performing test readiness reviews and pre-test briefings, and conducting data reviews to verify the success of the test campaigns

Working closely with design engineers to identify test requirements, with operations engineers to incorporate tests into the appropriate test stands, and with technicians to execute the procedures authored

Identifying the test fixtures, test support equipment, and data acquisition systems required for testing scope and working with tooling and equipment designers as necessary to design and procure this hardware

Driving efficiency gains in testing activities to increase testing throughput while maintaining a high standard of quality and prioritizing safety

Qualification

TestingData analysisMechanical systems knowledgeTest instrumentation knowledgeEngineering degreeTest team leadershipFluid components understandingSafety mentality3D CAD experienceHazard analysis experience

Required

Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering field (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or physics desired)

2+ years experience in testing and data analysis, specifically of pneumatic, cryogenic, mechanical, and/or hydraulic hardware

Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer, prioritizing test equipment, personnel, and schedule on top of test execution

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and technical requirements

Strong safety mentality and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations

Understanding of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, seals, and fittings; including precision clean systems

Knowledge of test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, power supplies

Proven familiarity with data reduction and processing techniques