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 a part of the Test Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.
As part of a unique and highly-skilled team, you'll perform environmental testing of flight hardware. In this hands-on position you'll work directly with a diverse and small team operating and maintaining the environmental test equipment while conducting development, qualification and acceptance testing of flight hardware.
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
Mon-Thurs 7a-5p
On-site in Kent, WA
Additional responsibilities include:
Conduct hands-on shock, vibration, thermal, humidity and vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016 and MIL-STD-1540
Operate test consoles and work with a team of engineers & technicians to execute component level testing
Ensure all operations are performed safely, on time and in a professional manner
Work with test, flight and safety critical hardware, tools and shop equipment
Setup and safely operate high energy systems (e.g. high pressure gases, cryogenics and electrical)
Operate and maintain environmental test equipment including data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems and instrumentation
Conduct and/or oversee several test projects simultaneously while supporting operation schedules
Configure test setups, fixtures and instrumentation per test plans and standards
Review test documentation for test readiness
Maintain cleanliness of test equipment and test lab
Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule and technical risks
Participate in Process/Job Hazard Assessments/Test Readiness Reviews
Minimum Qualifications:
0+ years of experience with the following: test stand operations, major system operations, working with similar test equipment (vibration tables)
Extensive background and direct hands-on experience with shock and vibration testing required.
Experience troubleshoot and diagnosing off-nominal vibration scenarios.
B.S. degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program(Mechanical, or Physics desired)
Ability to read and interpret engineering data, drawings, standards and technical requirements
Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
Weekend shifts or overtime are frequently required for particular tasks or test series
Position level commensurate with experience
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in production and/or test systems are preferred
Hands on test and production facility, factory or laboratory experience
Experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
Experience with aerospace structural, mechanical or propulsion systems assembly and testing
Ability to utilize test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, st