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

We are a diverse 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 Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This role is for a Test Engineer in the Integration and Test team, supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Applies standard engineering knowledge and methods to design, plan, model, execution, and interpretation of tests for aerospace systems and components. Responsible for the execution and analysis of component, subsystem, and integrated vehicle testing to verify requirements and validate operational capabilities. Development, release, and support of engineering artifacts across the development cycle to support verification, testing, and operations. Ensures accurate record of measurement data. Provides safe, repeatable, and quality test capabilities that help explore the operational envelope and verify requirements for the current and next generation of aerospace systems. Ensures testing procedures meet industry standards.

Lunar Permanence is Blue Origin’s team dedicated to developing mission architectures such as our planned Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon (Link: https://www.blueorigin.com/blue-moon ). Our Lunar Permanence team is developing our lunar landers to demonstrate core capabilities – including the BE-7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and advanced integrated power and propulsion architecture. 

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

Responsibilities:

Plan and develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level development and qualification testing

Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal and external customers

Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements

Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation

Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing

Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks

Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations

Find opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Proactively prepare status updates and communicates both within the organization and with direct customers

Have frequent inter-organizational and customer interactions on difficult technical issues

Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions

Participate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews.

Assist with 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

Qualifications:

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

BS in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related technical discipline

3+ years of applicable experience

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 earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

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

Desired:

Experience with space vehicle component or integrated vehicle testing including structural, vibe, acoustic, modal, thermal, EMI/EMC, performance, leak, proof, shock

Cryogenic systems experience

Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews

Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems

Understands/experience with hazardous operations

Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)

Shift and Schedule:

8-hour shifts (Monday to Friday)

*Note: Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends with extended hours during critical test operations

Travel:

Travel of 25% during planning and probable travel of 75% during periods of integration and test to multiple offsite locations. 

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

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

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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