Mechanisms Test Engineer - Lunar Transportation

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

$136-136k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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! 

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

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. As a test engineer supporting the Integration and Test team, you will be supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Plan, develop and lead test planning for component level testing qualification and acceptance testing.
Apply direct experience to component vehicle test planning and execution of structural, vibe, acoustic, modal, thermal, EMI/EMC, performance, leak, proof, shock.
Work with the responsible 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.
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.
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.
Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers.

Minimum 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
10+ years of applicable experience
Experience with space vehicle component or integrated vehicle testing including structural, vibe, acoustic, modal, thermal, EMI/EMC, performance, leak, proof, shock
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

Preferred Qualifications:

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)

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is

$136,467—$200,151.60 USD

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.

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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 U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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