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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!

New Glenn: This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-liftorbital launch vehicle capable ofroutinelycarrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar,and first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designedfrom the beginningto be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of component and subassembly tests conducted in our supply base external to Blue Origin. The scope of this role includes managing development, qualification, and production test campaigns on various New Glenn spaceflight assemblies ranging from mechanical, actuated, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or pneumatic systems. As a member of the external test team, you will travel to the test facilities to build relationships with vendors, witness and support test execution, ensure nominal operation, and troubleshoot off-nominal conditions and hardware. Other responsibilities include authoring and reviewing detailed test plans and procedures, performing test readiness reviews, conducting data reviews, and supporting the documentation and resolution of nonconformance's. You will work cross functionally with design engineering, procurement, program management, and others to successfully plan and execute component test campaigns conducted offsite, at Blue's suppliers or outside test facilities. This role will own delivery and maintenance of test fixtures, test support equipment, and data acquisition systems, and deliver results by leveraging support from tooling and equipment designers, procurement, and external test facilities as necessary to design and secure this hardware. As a member of the New Glenn Component Test organization, you will prioritize the safety of yourself and teammates above all else while maintaining relentlessly high quality standards and driving efficiency gains in your test campaigns. You will be an integral part of manufacturing, testing, and delivering safe, space-ready hardware for the New Glenn Launch Vehicle.

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!

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant field.
• Minimum of 4+ years' experience in pressurized component or system level testing, including test planning, execution, and data review.
• Advanced test engineering expertise with pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and/or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, flexible elements, and fittings.
• Experience with sensors and instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc.), and data acquisition.
• Experience with data acquisition and automated systems.
• A dedication to safety, including experience working with hazardous pressurized or other relevant systems.
• Strong people skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality in an aerospace or other relevant industry.
• Ability to deliver results with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to test sites across the country.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.

Desired:

• 7+ years of applicable industry experience (launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, motorsports, oil & gas).
• Expert with data capture, analysis, processing, and reduction techniques.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in design, operation, testing, or production of pressurized (up to 6000 psi), cryogenic, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with environmental, structural, and dynamic testing suppliers.
• Expert with sensors and instrumentation (pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc.), and data acquisition.
• Experience safely automating setups for long duration testing or to increase production throughput.
• Experience taking components or systems through aerospace qualification programs.
• Familiarity with precision clean hardware and systems.
• Experience with Environmental Testing (proof, leak, vibration, thermal, etc.) per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540 or MIL-STD-810.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $111,690-$156,366

Other site ranges may differ

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 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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