Fluids Test Engineer III - Zero Boil Off Verified today
Role Overview
You will have ownership of ground support equipment activation, component testing, and system-level testing on the Zero Boil Off program. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of ground systems testing for developmental and flight asset testing. 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 crews 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 subsystems against project requirements
- Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate pneumatic and cryogenic test capabilities
- Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing
- Assist in support equipment design, budgeting, procurement, verification, and integration
- 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, civil engineering or related field
- 5+ years' experience with a background in pressurized equipment
- Experience with developing, writing, and executing test procedures for servicing or leak-checking GN2 systems
- A strong safety record
- Leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer
- Experience reading P&ID schematics and layout designs
- Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ 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 its associated best practices
- ASME codes and local building standards
- Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB
Compensation
Base pay range for WA applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, vision, 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 all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance-based bonuses and equity participation opportunities
Employment Requirements
Applicants 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 required for all positions.