Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Component Test Engineer II - New Glenn
Blue Origin is dedicated to developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Component Test Engineer II will support the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle, focusing on pressurized component and system level testing, including test planning, execution, and data review.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Support the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle
Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact safe human spaceflight
Conduct pressurized component or system level testing, including test planning, execution, and data review
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum of 1+ year of professional experience in pressurized component or system level testing, including test planning, execution, and data review
Hands on experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or similar systems and associated fluid components (valves, regulators, actuators, servo valves, fittings)
Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, flexible elements, and fittings
Experience with sensors, instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc.), and data acquisition/controls
A dedication to safety, including experience working with hazardous pressurized or other relevant systems
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deliver results with minimal oversight
Proficiency in at least one programming language used for test automation or post-processing test results (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)
Experience with Git or similar version control; familiarity with code reviews, documentation, and issue tracking
Preferred
3+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, energy, industrial automation)
2+ years of experience in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems
Experience safely automating setups for long duration testing or to increase production throughput
Experience taking components or systems through aerospace qualification programs
Familiarity with precision clean hardware and systems
Experience with Environmental Testing (proof, leak, vibration, thermal, etc.) per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810
Functional safety mindset; exposure to HAZOP/FMEA
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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