Full-Time

Lunar Vehicle Test Lead

Posted on 11/15/2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin

10,001+ employees

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Aerospace
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Merritt Island, FL, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Performance Testing
Quality Assurance

You match the following Blue Origin's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Experience planning and executing tests on space hardware including functional, performance, structural, leak and pressure, shock, acoustics, vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal balance, and/or EMI/EMC
  • Experience leading a team of engineers
  • Familiarity with industry test standards such as SMC-S-016
  • Knowledge of spacecraft acceptance and qualification test, electrical ground support equipment, mechanical ground support equipment, and environmental test facilities
  • Familiarity with the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
  • Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or an equivalent related field
  • Typically 8 or more years of experience
  • Ability to travel as needed to support test planning and execution
  • Ability to support odd hours and long weeks during test execution
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • High level test planning including assessing test requirements/standards compliance and balancing technical risks, cost, and schedule for the vehicle test program
  • Directing, overseeing, and mentoring a team of test engineers
  • Developing Test Plans and Procedures
  • Preparing for tests including resource planning, staffing, facilities preparations, and preparing and executing reviews such as Test Readiness Reviews
  • Acting as Test Director for test execution
  • Overseeing test anomaly response and troubleshooting
  • Generating test reports and supporting requirements verification activities
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience on NASA programs and human spaceflight programs
  • Experience leading system-level test campaigns on large spacecraft
  • Experience defining, designing, and/or operating spacecraft ground support equipment
  • Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)
  • Experience with software tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience several minutes of weightlessness and stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$112.9M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful New Glenn launch positions Blue Origin in the heavy-lift launch market.
  • Growing interest in space tourism boosts demand for Blue Origin's suborbital flights.
  • Collaboration with Estes Rockets enhances brand visibility and inspires future engineers.

What critics are saying

  • Technical challenges with New Glenn could impact reputation and future contracts.
  • Weather-related launch delays may increase operational costs and scheduling conflicts.
  • Competition from SpaceX and United Launch Alliance may limit market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin focuses on reusable rockets, reducing space travel costs significantly.
  • The company offers unique suborbital space tourism experiences with its New Shepard rocket.
  • Blue Origin develops advanced rocket engines, enhancing control and efficiency in space travel.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability

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