Test Engineer II-III
| Company | Blue Origin |
|---|---|
| Location | Merritt Island, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- B.S. degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Physics desired)
- 2+ years of experience in the design, development, or operation of test systems or similar experimental research facilities
- Ability and desire to understand complex systems, investigate and solve challenging problems, and work in a dynamic environment
- Analytically driven with a strong commitment to safety
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and/or oversee several test projects simultaneously while supporting operational schedules
- Must work well under pressure and take initiative to improve existing systems, processes, and documentation
- Ability to support shift-work as needed to meet customer demands
- 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
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with business unit partners to define, plan, and complete testing
- Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate fluid and/or environmental test systems
- Proactively prepare status updates and communicate both within the organization and with direct customers
- Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform subsequent data reduction and reviews
- Design, define, procure, and install system components and materials; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation
- Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal customers
- Deeply understand and troubleshoot test systems
- Perform root cause, system hazard analysis, and failure investigations
- Plan and oversee facility maintenance
- Identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings
- Demonstrate high standards in test operations and work cooperatively with a diverse team of Integration Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and BLUE customers to ensure requirements are met
Preferred Qualifications
- Established technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
- Strong Project Management and team leadership skills
- Experience with aerospace flight hardware
- Knowledge of a variety of fluids; experience with cryogenics and monopropellants is a plus
- Instrumentation and controls, and data acquisition systems experience, with preference towards National Instruments hardware
- Understands/experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
- Experience with 3D CAD tools and data management
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control
- Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB