Blue Origin · 5 hours ago
Test Design Engineer II
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$99K/yr - $139K/yr
2+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. The Test Design Engineer II will support the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle, owning the planning and execution of test campaigns for various spaceflight systems, while collaborating with design and operations engineers.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the planning and execution of individual component and subassembly test campaigns on mechanical, actuated, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or pneumatic systems from fabrication to delivery
Author and maintain detailed test procedures, perform test readiness reviews and pre-test briefings, and conduct data reviews to verify the success of the test campaigns
Work closely with design engineers to identify test requirements, with operations engineers to incorporate tests into the appropriate test stands, and with technicians to execute the procedures you author
Identify the test fixtures, test support equipment, and data acquisition systems necessary to execute your testing scope and work with tooling and equipment designers as necessary to design and procure this hardware
Drive efficiency gains in testing activities in order to increase testing throughput while maintaining a high standard of quality and prioritizing the safety of you and your teammates above all else
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant field
2+ years of experience in component testing and data analysis
Strong work ethic with a high attention to detail and level of organization
Strong written, personal, and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at the executive leadership level and on the shop floor
Successfully managed simultaneous project schedules
Passion for spaceflight and space exploration
Preferred
4+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, motorsports, oil & gas)
Demonstrated technical expertise in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, actuated, and/or hydraulic systems
Strong knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, and fittings
Experience with sensors and instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc.), data acquisition, and automation systems
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
Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis, processing and reduction techniques
Experience with data acquisition and automated systems
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
Recent News
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