Blue Origin · 2 days ago
Test Engineer II
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles. The Test Engineer II role involves designing, planning, and executing test activities, as well as managing test equipment and coordinating with teams to ensure successful testing operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the design and planning of tests and associated test equipment
Analyze, identify, and select test hardware (actuators, instrumentation, fixtures, support equipment, etc.)
Coordinating and directing other engineers, test crews, support equipment, outside vendors, and vehicle configurations for testing throughout the test campaign
Design, develop and model test equipment/GSE required for testing
Manage vendors to design and fabricate test equipment/GSE where needed
Write test procedures and manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
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
Manage and supervise a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and teardowns
Act as console operator during test execution
While this position is based in Florida, there may be some travel to other Blue Origin sites to work with design and other test engineers
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
3+ years of test engineering experience
Technical experience in: Test design and setup, Test operations, Developing, writing, and updating test procedures, Technical writing and communication, Working successfully in multiple disciplines
Proven ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
System mindset and aptitude
Ability to work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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
Preferred
Direct structural test experience of space vehicles, aircraft, or large structures (planning, assisting, and/or executing)
Experience testing in outside uncontrolled environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong execution and coordination skills
Flexible mindset
Experience with MTS AeroPro or similar load control software
Experience with Dewesoft data acquisition hardware and software
Leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer
Experience in designing and analyzing test equipment/GSE (or similar)
Aerospace or space related education or employment
Knowledge of Mechanical Design principles including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Familiarity with analysis tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, IMAT or similar
Experience with data acquisition, control, and/or instrumentation
Experience designing or operating pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and electronics/control systems
Familiarity with aerospace vehicle systems and manufacturing technologies
Experience in system engineering practices formal or informal
Configuration control and test traceability
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, and 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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