Test Engineer 3 - Materials & Process, Lunar Permanence

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

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are committed to a culture of safety. This role will directly impact the history of space exploration and requires a 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.

We are looking for Mid to Senior level Test Engineers to use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

This team member will report to the Specialty Engineering Team inside of the Lunar Permanence business unit. As part of a growing, hardworking team you’ll support the operations and management of the Flammability Test Chamber. Your knowledge in oxygen system architecture, requirements generation, design, integration, verification, validation, and test with integrated data acquisition will be used to perform material sample flammability verification in an oxygen rich environment for use in human spaceflight. You will be responsible for overseeing the test setup / operations, data interpretation post-test, training of technicians for sample burns within the flammability chamber.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect and prepare testing samples delivered to the flammability chamber for testing
• Oversee and perform flammability coupon testing in high oxygen environments
• Work with test technicians, manufacturing engineers on sample layup and test fixture requirements for coupon sample testing
• Collect and document detailed test results using Jules and Integrated Data Acquisition System
• Perform upward flammability propagation testing based on NASA standards
• Train test technicians on the use of the flammability chamber and testing procedures

Qualifications: 

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
• Knowledge of enriched oxygen systems including concept development of test facility builds, test procedure development, design solution definition, qualification, commissioning, and operations
• Experience Lab/Test cell style environment
• Experience using vacuum chambers and understanding of basic pressure systems
• Experience running and tweaking test software to support test campaigns
• Experience supporting a full test campaign from material intake to sample processing, test and reporting
• Experience developing solutions to technical problems ranging in scope and complexity
• A depth in one subject area (or several areas) used to design, develop, and evaluate test capabilities such as:
  • Oxygen Compatibility
  • Pressurized Oxygen Systems
  • Oxygen Test Campaigns
  • Vacuum Chamber Systems
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Ability to work 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

Desired: 

• Successful level 3 testing engineer with 5 to 8 years of relevant testing experience
• M.S. in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, physics, systems, or related subject area
• Experience with software tools such as Confluence, JIRA, Creo, Jules, and Windchill
• Experience with CAD software, designing tools and test support equipment

Culture 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 an 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.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment 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. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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