Thermal/Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Transportation Verified today
About the role
You will support the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test team developing, accepting, and qualifying flight hardware for the MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers. This is hands-on work applying fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical engineering knowledge to safe human spaceflight.
What you will do
- Plan and execute fluids and thermal component and subsystem tests, including development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing
- Execute test procedures and identify test events, equipment, and facility needs
- Apply experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
- Create and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, and schematics
- Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors
- Troubleshoot issues 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
- Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
- Reduce, analyze, and archive test data
- Integrate between fluids and thermal subsystems and overall vehicle level to ensure compliance with vehicle test plans
Minimum qualifications
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 2+ years of relevant testing experience including pumps, valves, thermal control elements, propulsion elements, sensors, pneumatic/hydraulic fluids, and/or piping
- Solid understanding of pumped fluid loops and thermal hardware such as pressurized systems, actuators, heat exchangers, radiators
- Experience with space vehicle component or subsystem testing including structural, vibe, acoustic, modal
- Experience reading P&ID schematics and layout designs
- Understanding of the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to support shift work as needed
- Strong safety record
- Ability to demonstrate high standards in test operations and work cooperatively with Integration Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and customers
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with aerospace flight hardware
- Technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance
- Experience utilizing space and industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540
- Knowledge of cryogenics and monopropellants
- Experience executing component testing at rate
- Instrumentation and controls and data acquisition systems experience, with National Instruments hardware preference
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
- Understanding and experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
- Strong Project Management skills including budgeting and schedule development
- Experience with 3D CAD tools, LabView, MATLAB, and data management
Travel and relocation
Expected 25% travel during test planning. Probable travel of 75% during integration and test periods at multiple offsite locations. Relocation provided.
Compensation and benefits
Base pay range for WA applicants: $99,201 to $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits include 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 regular employees, and up to four weeks paid time off plus 14 company-paid holidays per year.
Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background check required for all positions. Interviews will include a technical assessment. Multiple positions available.