Component Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the Role
This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, developing Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers. You will have ownership of ground support equipment activation, component testing, and system-level testing on the MK1 Lander program. You will develop test methods, ground support equipment, and test procedures to efficiently complete integrated system testing for multiple test campaigns. You will coordinate and direct test teams and ground support equipment while supervising a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and tear-downs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test procedures of facility sub-systems to satisfy program objectives
- Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate pneumatic and cryogenic test capabilities
- Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing
- Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability
- Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns
- Oversee vendor design and fabrication of fluids test equipment and support equipment
- Participate in gated design and Test Readiness Reviews
- Perform facility activation tests of fluids subsystems
- Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and control software
- Follow safety policies during test planning and operations
- Troubleshoot anomalies real-time
- Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or related engineering fields
- 2 or more years experience with pressurized equipment
- Experience developing, writing, and executing test procedures
- Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and ambitious timelines
- Experience reading P&ID schematics and layout designs
- Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
- Understanding of pressure, flow, and temperature instrumentation fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 or more years experience with cryogenic testing, pressurized equipment, and vacuum systems
- Experience with cryogenic and GHe test capabilities, including design, fabrication, installation, and operation
- Technical expertise in component and system-level testing of spaceflight hardware through development, qualification, and acceptance of test campaigns
- Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
- Experience with high voltage, 3-phase power systems
- Familiarity with cleanroom work and associated best practices
- Knowledge of ASME codes and local building standards
- Proficiency in LabView, Python, or MATLAB
Location and Compensation
Greater Seattle Area, full-time. Base pay range for WA applicants: $99,201.00 to $138,880.35 annually. Other site ranges may differ.
Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays