Blueorigin
Engineer - Test III
Los Angeles, CA · Mid
Work authorization required$10k-$15kDetected 1 day ago
PythonMATLABData AnalysisProduct ManagementEMI/EMCRoboticsAerospace EngineeringHardware DesignTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
- Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
- We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and fabricate mechanical test fixtures and ground support equipment (GSE), including basic electrical ground support equipment (EGSE); set up and operate data acquisition systems to support hardware testing
- Direct and collaborate with technician staff during test setup, execution, and teardown activities
- Support hardware integration activities and ensure hardware is properly configured prior to test execution
- Support test readiness reviews (TRRs), test anomaly investigations, and failure review boards (FRBs)
- Operate and maintain test laboratory equipment, including vacuum pumps, turbomolecular pumps, vacuum and thermal chambers, vibration tables, load cells, and multi-channel data acquisition systems
- Identify risks and drive resolution of technical issues through closure
- Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive qualification and acceptance test programs for complex space mechanisms and electromechanical systems, including rovers, sampling systems, and optical assemblies, in accordance with GEVS, SMC-S-016, and program-specific requirements
- Author, review, and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test reports in compliance with applicable standards and program requirements
- Collaborate closely with design, systems, and quality engineers to ensure test requirements are properly derived, allocated, and verified
- Maintain accurate test logs, configuration records, and traceability documentation in accordance with quality management system requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 5+ years experience in hardware testing of mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Proficiency in developing and executing test plans and procedures for complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation (e.g., load cells, torque sensors, encoders, thermocouples, accelerometers)
- Familiarity with environmental test standards such as GEVS (GSFC-STD-7000), SMC-S-016, or equivalent aerospace qualification standards
- Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled laboratory environment with flight or flight-like hardware
- Proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor or similar)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- 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.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting qualification and acceptance test campaigns across the full product lifecycle (development, qualification, and acceptance)
- Experience designing or fabricating mechanical test fixtures or GSE
- Hands-on operation and/or maintenance of environmental test equipment including vacuum pumps, turbomolecular pumps, vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and thermal/thermal vacuum chambers
- Experience with thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing and/or vibration and shock testing of flight hardware
- Experience with fluid systems, including Swagelok tube bending and fluid fittings installation and assembly
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and test automation scripting (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent) for data reduction, processing, and automated test execution
- Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems and associated documentation practices
- Experience supporting test campaigns at external test facilities or customer sites
Compensation
- CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
Benefits
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- 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.
- Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
Company info
- Coordinate with internal project teams, customers, suppliers, and external test facilities to support program milestones and schedules
Equal opportunity
- Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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.
- 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, sex, 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or national, U
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