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 team within the Operations organization, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the build, operation, and maintenance of the ground systems and test infrastructure across multiple locations.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

In this role, you will support the definition, development, operation, and maintenance of Blue Origin’s test activities in Florida. This is a hands-on engineering position for testing components and systems supporting all Blue Origin business units.

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!

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal customers

• Coordinate with business unit partners to define, plan, and complete testing

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform subsequent data reduction and reviews

• Design, define, procure, and install system components and materials

• Deeply understand and troubleshoot test systems

• Proactively prepare status updates and communicate both within the organization and with direct customers

• Collaborate with, and mentor, other engineers in testing disciplines

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Physics desired)

• 5-10 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

• Ability to conduct and/or oversee several test projects simultaneously while supporting operational schedules

• Analytically driven with a strong commitment to safety

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540

• Formal or informal leadership experience

• 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

• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control

• Understanding/experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety

• Strong Project Management skills to include budgeting and schedule development

• Experience with 3D CAD tools and data management

• Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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