Blue Origin · 17 hours ago
Engineer - Test
Grandview, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Engineer - Test role involves designing and executing comprehensive test plans for electrical components and systems to support the development of launch vehicles and spacecraft.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead testing for lithium-ion cells, modules and energy storage systems for spacecraft applications
Design experimental and standard tests for new products and components
Develop & create comprehensive test plans for electrical/electronic systems
Document test articles, test configuration, and reference documents
Collect data, analyze results, evaluate trends & report findings
Write test scripts based on purpose of test
Perform battery & cell electrical performance testing in engineering laboratory or testing facility
Execute environmental testing including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC
Lead test failure investigations and root cause analysis
Participate in Design Reviews & Requirement Traceability
Deliver Test Compliance Matrix
Understand Certification/Regulatory Requirements to execute lab tests (MIL-STD 461, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, etc.)
Participate in cross-functional teams for Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Root Cause Investigations, and Functional Safety Hazard Analyses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
Experience with lab test equipment (Power Supply, DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.)
Experience with software tools such as LabView, JIRA, Matlab, or similar tools
Direct hands-on experience developing and executing test plans for complex electronics systems
Familiarity with industry-standard electrical test equipment and procedures
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Experience with battery or cell testing equipment (e.g., Arbin or similar systems)
Experience with fault tree analysis and Design Failure Mode and Effects (DFMEA) analysis for HV systems
Experience performing modeling and simulation of electrical and/or electrochemical systems
Experience conducting tests in challenging environments
Experience with R&D or systems integration environments
HV battery experience
Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to battery systems in aerospace applications
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.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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