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Blue Origin · 9 hours ago

Test (Fluid/Mechanical) Engineer III- Lunar Permanence

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $169K/yr

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Test Engineer to support the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test team in the development and testing of flight hardware for lunar vehicles. The role involves hands-on testing, planning, and execution of various engineering tests, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply direct experience to fluids, thermal, and electrochemical component and subsystem test planning and execution, which could include development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing

Execute test procedures

Proficient with fluids instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems

Proficient in creation of Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, P&IDs, Wiring diagrams, and Test Reports

Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation

Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing

Conduct test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and post-test reviews

Coordinate with test team members and support equipment for testing

Identify and enforce safety policies during test planning and operations

Reduce, analyze, and archive test data

Qualification

Fluids testing experienceThermal control testingElectrochemical hardware testingTest planningExecutionP&ID schematic readingSpace vehicle testingData acquisition systems3D CAD toolsCommunication skillsProject management skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline

5+ years of relevant testing experience including valves, thermal control elements, power control elements, sensors, pneumatic/hydraulic fluids, or electrochemical hardware

Experience with fuel cell design and testing

Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs along with implementing into facility design and construction

Experience with space vehicle component or subsystem testing including structural, vibe, acoustic, modal

Understand the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process

Solid understanding of pumped fluid loops and thermal hardware such as pressurized systems, actuators, heat exchangers, radiators, etc

Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills

Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Ability to support shift-work as needed to meet customer demands

A strong safety record

Demonstrate high standards in test operations and work cooperatively with a team of Integration Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and BLUE customers to ensure requirements are met