Environmental Test Engineer II

Application close date:
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 Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

Job Description Summary

Applies broad multi-disciplinary engineering (mechanical and electrical/electronic) knowledge, skills, and methods as well as computer/software systems to design and engineer the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune them appropriately. Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures. Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.

Job Description

As part of a hardworking team of engineers supporting Blue National Security, you will own significant scopes of vertically integrating test capabilities and conducting spacecraft test campaign efforts for various space vehicles. This includes coordinating with external suppliers, developing new in-house test capabilities, installing test instrumentation, developing environmental spacecraft level test campaigns, and executing tests on flight hardware. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will architect the environmental test program, develop test plans, and coordinate test procedures and script development. You will lead elements of environmental test execution during vehicle integration all the way through final testing in preparation for launch.

You will contribute to optimally completing major test campaigns, including planning, writing test plans and procedures, developing test equipment, and compiling test reports.

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

Special Mentions:

- Travel up to 25% required

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Assist in the planning, architecture, and coordination of the resources vital to execute the testing of integrated spacecraft for development and verification successfully.
- Coordinate with design engineer subject matter experts across each affected system under test to integrate the identified system verification requirements into the detailed test plan for the development risk reduction and/or verification run for record event as appropriate.
- Conduct test design reviews, integration readiness reviews, and test readiness reviews for your events.
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Proven track record of working with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware, tools, and shop equipment.
- Previous experience with spacecraft/satellite environmental test development and/or execution, hardware ownership (responsible engineer), or hardware qualification and/or acceptance testing.
- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area.
- Direct experience developing test infrastructure, integrating the test articles, and testing major assembly spacecraft test articles with an emphasis on mechanical systems.
- Hands-on testing experience in thermal, vibration and/or acoustic, shock, and vacuum testing of flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540.
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and technical requirements.
- Ability to perform data analysis and reduction and present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format.
- Instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems experience
- Strong safety demeanor and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations.
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Hands-on test and production facility, factory, or laboratory experience.
- Experience developing test campaigns for Acoustic testing, Thermal Vacuum Testing, Electro-Magnetics Interference Testing, and Modal Testing
- Experience installing removable/permanent test instrumentation on spaceflight hardware
- Experience with requirements development/management tools; DOORS, DOORS Next Gen, and lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data, Windchill.
- Experience with 3D modeling tools, analytical tools, and/or scripting tools: CREO, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, C++
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining test scripts
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance if requested

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

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