Thermal/Fluids Test Engineer II - Lunar Transportation Verified today
About the Role
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers. You will support the Lunar Permanence Integration & Test (I&T) team through development, acceptance, and qualification testing of flight hardware for the MK1 and MK2 Lunar Landers.
This is a hands-on position where you will apply broad multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge (fluids, thermal, mechanical, and electrical/electronic) to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply direct experience to fluids and/or thermal component and subsystem test planning and execution, including development, qualification, acceptance, performance, and environmental testing
- Execute test procedures and identify test events, needs, and equipment required
- 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
- 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
- Integrate between fluids and thermal subsystems and overall system level vehicle to ensure component level testing is in compliance with overall 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, etc.
- Experience with space vehicle component or subsystem testing including structural, vibe, acoustic, modal
- Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs
- Understand 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 to meet customer demands
- A strong safety record
- Demonstrate high standards in test operations and work cooperatively with a team of Integration Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and BLUE customers to ensure requirements are met
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with aerospace flight hardware
- Established technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance
- Experience utilizing space and industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
- Knowledge of a variety of fluids; experience with cryogenics and monopropellants is a plus
- Experience executing component testing at rate
- Instrumentation and controls, and data acquisition systems experience, with preference towards National Instruments hardware
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
- Understanding/experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
- Strong Project Management skills to include budgeting and schedule development
- Experience with 3D CAD tools, LabView, MATLAB, and data management
Special Mentions
- Expected 25% travel during test planning and 75% travel during periods of integration and test at multiple offsite locations
- Relocation provided
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
- Multiple positions available
Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Range for WA applicants: $99,201.00 - $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 a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week). Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Employees may be eligible for bonuses based on the company's discretion.
Employment Requirements
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check.