Mechanical 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. Were 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 New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers you will beresponsible for planning managing and performing acceptance test campaigns on individual components and assemblies that are mechanical actuated hydraulic pneumatic and / or cryogenic. You will author and maintain detailed test procedures perform test readiness reviews and pre-test briefings and conduct data reviews to verify the success of the test campaigns. Work closely with design engineers to identify test requirements with operations engineers to incorporate tests into the appropriatetest stands and with technicians to execute the procedures you author. You will identify the test fixtures test support equipment and data acquisition systems required for your testing scope and work with tooling and equipment designers as necessary todesign and procure this hardware. You will drive efficiency gains in testing activities to increase testing throughput while maintaining a high standard of quality and prioritizing the safety of you and your teammates above all else. You will share in the teams impact on manufacturing testing and delivering hardware for New Shepard.

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering field (aerospace mechanical electrical or physicsdesired).

2 years experiencein testing and data analysis specifically of pneumatic cryogenic mechanical and / or hydraulic hardware.

Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer prioritizing test equipment personnel and schedule on top of test execution

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings standards and technical requirements

Strong safety mentality and experience including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations

Understanding of fluid components such as valves regulators actuators servo-valves seals and fittings; including precision cleansystems

Knowledge of test instrumentation and control components : pressure transducers thermocouples RTDs strain gauges accelerometers flow meters load cells relays solenoid valves power supplies

Proven familiarity with data reduction and processing techniques

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience designing building and integrating electronic test equipment on test stands or consoles that interact with systems

Experience with Environmental Testing (proof leak vibration thermal etc.) per SMC-S-016MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810

Familiarity with typical aerospace vehicle pressure systems and structure manufacturing technologies

Experience developing hazard analyses for system operations or maintenance

Experience with 3D CAD data management and configuration management.

Experienced with high-pressure system design setup and handling

Compensation Range for :

WA applicants is $96310.00-$134833.65

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions : Blues 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

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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.

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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys 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

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Key Skills

Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 96310 - 134833