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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.
You will have ownership of ground support equipment activation, component testing, and system-level testing on our Zero Boil Off program. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of ground systems testing for developmental and flight asset testing. You will develop test methods, ground support equipment, and test procedures to efficiently complete integrated system testing for multiple test campaigns. You will coordinate and direct test crews and ground support equipment while supervising a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and tear-downs.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute test procedures of facility subsystems against project requirements
Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate pneumatic and cryogenic test capabilities
Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing
Assist in support equipment design, budgeting, procurement, verification, and integration
Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability
Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns
Oversee vendor design and fabrication of fluids test equipment and support equipment
Participate in gated design and test readiness reviews
Perform facility activation tests of fluids subsystems
Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and/or control software
Follow safety policies during test planning and operations
Troubleshoot anomalies real-time
Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering or related field
2+ years' experience with a background in pressurized equipment
Experience with developing, writing, and executing test procedures for servicing or leak-checking GN2 systems
A strong safety record
Leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer
Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs
Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years' experience with a background in cryogenic testing, pressurized equipment, and vacuum systems.
Experience with cryogenic and GHe test capabilities, including design, fabrication, installation, and operation.
Technical expertise in component and system-level testing of spaceflight hardware through the development, qualification, and acceptance of test campaigns
Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
Experience with high voltage, 3-phase power systems
Familiarity with cleanroom work and its associated best practices
ASME codes and local building standards
Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB
Compensation range for on site WA applicants is
$96,480-$135,072 USD
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