Environmental Test Engineer II Verified today
Role Overview
As an Environmental Test Engineer II, you will own significant scopes of vertically integrating test capabilities and conducting spacecraft test campaign efforts for various space vehicles supporting Blue National Security. You will architect the environmental test program, develop test plans, coordinate test procedures, and lead elements of environmental test execution during vehicle integration through final testing in preparation for launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, architect, and coordinate resources vital to execute integrated spacecraft testing for development and verification
- Coordinate with design engineers to integrate system verification requirements into detailed test plans for development risk reduction and verification events
- Develop new in-house test capabilities and install test instrumentation
- Conduct test design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and test readiness reviews
- Coordinate with external suppliers on test execution and equipment
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks
- Perform root cause analysis on failed components and implement corrective measures
- Compile test reports and present technical information in clear visual formats
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area
- Proven track record with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware, tools, and shop equipment
- Previous experience with spacecraft/satellite environmental test development and/or execution, hardware ownership, or hardware qualification and acceptance testing
- Direct experience developing test infrastructure, integrating test articles, and testing major assembly spacecraft test articles with emphasis on mechanical systems
- Hands-on testing experience in thermal, vibration and/or acoustic, shock, and vacuum testing of flight hardware per MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
- Instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems experience
- Strong safety demeanor and experience, including hands-on planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and technical requirements
- Ability to perform data analysis, reduction, and present technical information clearly
- Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on test and production facility, factory, or laboratory experience
- Experience developing test campaigns for acoustic testing, thermal vacuum testing, electro-magnetics interference testing, and modal testing
- Experience installing removable/permanent test instrumentation on spaceflight hardware
- Experience with requirements development/management tools: DOORS, DOORS Next Gen, PLM (Windchill)
- Experience with 3D modeling tools, analytical tools, or scripting tools: CREO, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, C++
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining test scripts
- Ability to obtain Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance if requested
Location and Travel
Huntsville, AL. Travel up to 25% required.
Employment Requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions. Additional checks may apply depending on role requirements, including DBIDS background check if the role requires access to military installations.