Blue Origin · 14 hours ago
TPS Test Engineer
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The TPS Test Engineer role involves leading and executing tests for Thermal Protection Systems for various spaceflight vehicles, developing test plans, and managing relationships with external test houses.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and execute tests for various spaceflight Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for our launch vehicles, in-space systems, planetary landers, and crewed vehicles
Develop and review comprehensive test plans and procedures for TPS qualification and verification
Design, set up, and operate internal test stands to evaluate TPS performance and durability
Manage relationships with external test houses, including contract development, test coordination, and quality oversight
Select, install, and optimize appropriate instrumentation for capturing critical test data
Analyze and interpret complex test data to validate TPS designs and performance
Document and present test results to engineering teams and leadership
Mentor junior engineers in test methodologies and best practices
Support the TPS product managers and other engineers in resolving technical challenges
Drive continuous improvement of test methodologies and facilities
Lead collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure TPS meets mission requirements
Maintain detailed documentation of test activities, results, and lessons learned
Contribute to technical standards and procedures for TPS testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in a test engineering role
Demonstrated experience in laboratory testing, test planning, and data collection
Strong proficiency in data analysis and technical report writing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate technical information clearly at all organizational levels
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small technical teams
Preferred
Advanced experience writing and reviewing formal test plans and procedures for aerospace applications
Extensive hands-on experience with test instrumentation selection, installation, calibration, and troubleshooting
Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex test data and extracting meaningful conclusions
Proven experience operating and optimizing internal test stands and laboratory equipment
Established knowledge of contracting and managing external test houses
Experience with multiple specialized TPS testing methods: High enthalpy arc jet, Thermoacoustic, Rain erosion, Mechanical allowables, Lightning, Impact, Thermal properties, Catalycity, Hot structure subsystem tests, Hypervelocity impact
Experience with safety critical systems
Aerospace/Launch vehicle experience
Master's Degree with focus on testing methodologies or thermal systems
Experience leading technical projects or small teams
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
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.
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
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