Thermal/Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Transportation Verified today
About the role
You will join the Lunar Permanence Integration and Test team supporting development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers. This is a hands-on position 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 testing, including development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing
- Execute test procedures and identify test events, needs, and required equipment
- Apply experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
- Create and review Test Plans, Test Procedures, safety assessments, schematics, and engineering artifacts
- Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors
- Troubleshoot issues during testing and manage procedural redlines and updates
- Coordinate test crews, support equipment, and vehicle configurations
- Participate in test readiness reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and post-test reviews
- Reduce, analyze, and archive test data
- Integrate between fluids and thermal subsystems and overall system level vehicle testing
- Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations
What you need
- 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 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
- Ability to read P&ID schematics and layout designs
- Understanding of the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to support shift-work as needed
- Strong safety record and high standards in test operations
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with aerospace flight hardware
- Technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance
- Experience with space and industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
- Knowledge of cryogenics and monopropellants
- Experience executing component testing at rate
- Instrumentation and controls experience with National Instruments hardware preferred
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication, integration processes, and quality control
- Understanding and experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
- Project management skills including budgeting and schedule development
- Experience with 3D CAD tools, LabView, MATLAB, and data management
Work conditions
- Expected 25% travel during test planning; probable 75% travel during integration and test at multiple offsite locations
- Relocation provided
- Multiple positions available
- Technical assessment required during interviews
Compensation and benefits
Base pay range for WA applicants: $99,201.00 to $138,880.35 per year. 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, up to four weeks paid time off per year, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Blue's Standard Background Check required for all positions.