Integrated Vehicle Test - Mechanical Systems Test Engineer III

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will work across subsystems and support coordinated solutions to achieve our vision of “millions of people living and working in space.” You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing test plans and procedures for vehicle operations, verifying vehicle design and function, archiving test data to support vehicle verification, and developing test equipment and Ground Support Equipment. This role is a combination of test and operations development, planning and documentation, hands-on running tests, and solving/data analysis. 

In this role, you will act as an Integrated Test Engineer by planning and carrying out test engineering activities by Blue Origin standards and practices.  You will be working with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle subsystems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements. You will be leading Critical Test Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews and developing test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing.  You will be responsible for writing test procedures and managing procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns.  You will be acting as lead test engineer of assigned tests with overall responsibility for the test, the crew, and the procedure.  You will be responsible for leading and coordinating test crews, support equipment, and vehicle configurations for testing.  You will be responsible for enforcing safety policies during test planning and operations and solving issues that come up during testing. You will also be responsible for reducing, analyzing, and archiving test data to support verification tasks.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or related field

• 8+ years of current technical hands-on experience in:

  • Experience developing, writing, and updating test procedures

  • Vast experience with Hydraulically Actuated Systems

  • Strong technical writing and interpersonal skills

  • Hands-on experience with hazardous testing with a strong safety record

  • A proven track record of working successfully in multiple fields

  • Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer

• 5+ years of current technical hands-on experience designing, testing, or operating in at least one of the following fields:

  • Hydraulic Systems

  • End-Effector/Mechanical Systems

  • Integrated closed and open loop controlled mechanical systems

• Experience in systems engineering practices formal or informal

• 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:

• Current Blue Origin employee (full time or contracted) on the New Glenn Program

• Experience testing or operating mechanical test systems and standard hydraulics test equipment on the New Glenn Launch Vehicle

• Experience solving mechanical issues deriving root causes for non-nominal test issues

• Experience testing or operating avionics-controlled systems via ground interface

• Familiarity with typical aerospace vehicle mechanical systems and verification/validation approaches

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

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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

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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