Integrated Test Engineer III - Fluid Systems

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a team of collaborators doers and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists you will develop lead and complete fluid systems integrated tests and operations for various spaceflight fluids systems. You will share in the teams impact of developing tests plans and procedures for vehicle operations and tests. This role is a combination of test and operations development planning and documentation hands-on running tests and problem solving/data analysis. Early responsibilities include collaborating with Responsible Engineers and Designers to plan tests of the vehicle systems ensuring these tests are crafted to verify the pertinent requirements. Other responsibilities include coordinating test crews defining vehicle test configurations and developing and operating support equipment required for testing. In addition this role will support subsystem development testing to reduce program risk. You will be responsible for writing test procedures and handling procedural redlines day of test. During test execution this role would act as lead test engineer for a given test with overall responsibility for safety of the test the crew and the vehicle. You will have a key hand in the procedures and software automation that will be used in test and launch operations!

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering
• 5 years of current technical hands-on experience in:
  • Developing authoring and updating test procedures
  • Hazardous testing and operations with a strong safety record
  • Working optimally in multiple subject areas
  • Leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer
• 5 years of current technical hands-on experience testing or operating in at least one of the following areas:
  • Inert Gas Systems (GN2 GHE NITROX)
  • Cryogenic Systems (LOX LNG LN2)
  • Hazardous Chemical Processing (Nuclear Oil & Gas Industrial Chemicals)
  • Launch/Space Vehicle Ground Systems
  • Launch/Space Vehicle Flight Systems
• Active awareness of hazards & mitigations in pressurized systems
• Flexible demeanor and high overall technical curiosity
• Experience in systems engineering practices formal
• Applies broad multi-disciplinary engineering (mechanical and electrical/electronic) knowledge skills and methods as well as computer/software systems to design and engineer the overall systems infrastructure including engineering implementation and integration and technical services and support
• Designs implements installs maintains and administers infrastructures including hardware software and various configurations
• Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune them appropriately
• Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures
• 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 testing or operating Hypergolic Systems
  • Ex: (MMH-NTO TEA-TEB UDMH-NTO)
• Experience testing or operating Hydrogen Peroxide Systems
• Experience testing or operating Ground Control Systems
• Masters in engineering
• Familiarity with space vehicle production flow

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

• 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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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