Mechanical Test Engineer III - Lunar Permanence Verified today

Role Overview

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will apply broad multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge in fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical/electronic systems to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply direct experience to mechanical component and subsystem test planning and execution, including development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing.
• Identify test events, needs and equipment required for test.
• Apply experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems.
• Create and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and other engineering artifacts.
• Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and post-test reviews.
• Manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns.
• Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing.
• Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations.
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data.
• Have frequent inter-organizational interactions on qualification and production test status and hardware disposition.
• Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Contribute to the mentoring and training of other personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in hardware testing, with demonstrated expertise in testing mechanisms, electromechanical assemblies, or multi-axis gimbal systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing test stands and fixtures
• Mechanical design experience using CAD tools
• Proficiency in developing and executing test plans and procedures for complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with motion control architectures, including brushless DC motors, slip rings, flex harnesses, and motor drive electronics
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation (e.g., load cells, torque sensors, encoders, thermocouples, accelerometers)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret test data, identify anomalies, and drive resolution through structured problem-solving methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present technical findings
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing and/or vibration/shock testing of flight hardware
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent scripting environments
• Experience with test automation and scripting for automated test execution and data collection
• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems and associated documentation practices
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools or requirements management platforms (e.g., DOORS, Jama)
• Experience supporting test campaigns at external test facilities or customer sites
• Prior experience in a space hardware development environment with exposure to full product lifecycle testing (development, qualification, and acceptance)
• Understand the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
• Experience in PTC Creo/Windchill

Compensation and Work Details

Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20 per year. Other site ranges may differ.

Relocation provided. Travel expected up to 25% of the time. Interviews will include a technical assessment.

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
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays