MK2 Alpha Lander Propulsion Test Engineer II Verified today
Role Overview
You are a Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer on the MK2 Alpha Lander team within Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence business unit. You will test the actual hardware bringing astronauts to the Moon, with ownership of vehicle integrated main engine testing, ground support equipment activation, component testing, and system-level testing for multiple fluids and propulsion systems.
What You Will Do
- Develop and execute test procedures for 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 in real-time
- Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
- Coordinate and direct test teams and ground support equipment while supervising a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and tear-downs
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or related engineering fields
- 4+ years experience with a background in propulsion testing
- Experience developing, writing, and executing test procedures
- Experience reading P&ID schematics and layout designs
- Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
- Understanding of fundamentals of pressure, flow, and temperature instrumentation
- Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and be ambitious
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years experience with cryogenic testing, pressurized equipment, and vacuum systems
- Experience with main engine, cryogenic, hydraulic, 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
- Familiarity with cleanroom work and associated best practices
- Knowledge of ASME codes and local building standards
- Proficiency in LabView, Python, or MATLAB
Compensation and Location
Base pay range for WA applicants: $99,201.00 to $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.
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.
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and 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 all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays