Blue Origin · 7 hours ago
Component Test Engineer II - New Glenn
Blue Origin is a company focused on 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 by applying technical expertise to ensure quality and safety in human spaceflight operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Test planning, execution, and data review for pressurized components or system level testing
Working with pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or similar systems
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
Ensuring safety while working with hazardous pressurized or other relevant systems
Delivering results with minimal oversight
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to test sites across the country
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant field
Minimum of 1+ year of professional experience in pressurized component or system level testing, including test planning, execution, and data review
Test engineering experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or similar systems
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
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to test sites across the country
Preferred
3+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, oil & gas)
Proficient with data capture, analysis, processing, and reduction techniques
2+ years of experience in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems
Experience working with environmental, structural, and dynamic testing
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
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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