About the role

Fluids/Mechanical Test Engineer II focusing on testing components for lunar landers at Blue Origin. Involves hands-on engineering for safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

Apply direct experience to fluids and/or thermal component and subsystem test planning and execution
Identify test events, needs and equipment required for test
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
Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks
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

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
Proven track record of working with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware, tools, and shop equipment
Experience with space vehicle component or subsystem testing including structural, vibe, pressure, thermal
Experience reading and creating 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 earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture
Experience with 3D CAD tools, LabView, MATLAB, and data management Instrumentation and controls, and data acquisition systems experience
Strong safety demeanor and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
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.