Blue Origin · 17 hours ago
MK1 Electrical Vehicle Test Engineer II – Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking an Electrical Vehicle Test Engineer II to support the Lunar Permanence business unit by planning and executing test procedures for flight hardware, ensuring the safety and functionality of their lunar landers.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Plan, develop and execute test procedures for flight hardware
Execute daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers
Apply direct experience to vehicle test planning and execution of Vehicle Functional and Performance Testing
Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the integrated vehicle and subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements
Troubleshoot issues and anomalies that arise during testing
Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
Support anomaly resolution, root-cause investigations, and corrective action implementation
Assist in the development and refinement of test procedures, test setups, and ground support equipment
Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers
Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions
Support test readiness reviews, shift handovers, and real-time test operations
Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns
Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
Qualification
Required
Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
BS in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline
2+ years of experience supporting electrical test, integration, or verification of spacecraft, launch vehicles, satellites, or complex aerospace systems
Hands-on experience with spacecraft electrical systems, including avionics, power distribution, cables, sensors, or communications hardware
Experience executing formal test procedures and documenting test results
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Experience reading and writing code in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other languages)
Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and travel to support business needs
Preferred
Experience with vehicle-level spacecraft testing, including integrated system tests and end-to-end functional testing
Familiarity with spacecraft power systems, command and telemetry systems, and fault management
Experience supporting environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC)
Knowledge of configuration management, test readiness reviews, and flight hardware handling requirements
Experience with scripting, automation, or data analysis tools
Prior experience in a cleanroom or launch-site environment
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while escalating issues appropriately
Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
Understands/experience with hazardous operations
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
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2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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