Senior Test Integration Engineer
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Automation, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Develop Methodologies, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Systems, Electromechanics, Embedded Systems, Facilities Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, Hydraulic Engineering, Industry Standards, Integration Testing, Internet/IP Telephony, LabVIEW Programming Language, Leadership, Legal, MATLAB, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Mentoring, Military, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Propulsion, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Road Tests, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Testing, State Laws and Regulations, System Test, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Data, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Tools, Testing, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
6 days ago
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. We're 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!
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This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
This role supports the development, planning and execution of development, qualification and integrated vehicle testing for New Glenn First Stage. This includes fluids, pneumatic, cryogenic, and electro-mechanical systems.
This role will serve as a Test SME embedded in a design team, enabling high-rate testing of high-quality and low-cost systems using design, automation, and program-activities.
Special Mentions:
Relocation assistance is available for this position
Travel expectation is approximately 15% to coordinate with test facilities and manufacturing sites
Responsibilities:
Lead teams in pushing back on requirements and implementation on key initiatives aimed at simplification and increasing speed
Lead test planning, design, and execution efforts for new product development on IPT teams
Design test setups, procedures, and tooling that enable efficient, repeatable testing with clear pass/fail criteria
Collaborate with Responsible Engineers to understand critical parameters requiring testing and develop appropriate test methodologies
Perform hands-on testing of pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems
Develop and implement test metrics to track progress, efficiency, and quality
Coordinate across the entire New Glenn team to understand the full scope of testing requirements
Interface with Test teams, test facilities, and manufacturing test teams to prepare for test article availability and testing
Collect, process, and analyze test data to drive engineering decisions
Develop and maintain test documentation including procedures, reports, and anomaly investigations
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for testing
Coordinate with test article owners, design engineers, test engineers, production test engineering, and procurement to ensure all aspects of the tests are executing to plan.
Identify risk, document, communicate, develop mitigation plans and drive to an acceptable level
Communicate status, critical paths, challenges, and recommended solutions
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in test engineering, with emphasis on fluid systems or electro-mechanical components
Demonstrated experience designing test setups and tooling for complex mechanical or fluid systems
Experience with test planning, execution, and data collection/analysis
Proficiency in scripting or coding for test automation and data processing (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar)
Experience applying LEAN principles or Theory of Constraints to optimize testing workflows
Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple test activities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field
10+ years of experience in aerospace test engineering or related field
Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or propulsion system testing
Demonstrated leadership in test process improvement initiatives
Experience with design and implementation of automated test systems
Knowledge of statistical methods for test data analysis
Experience with requirements verification and validation processes
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and practices
Experience with risk management in testing environments
Track record of mentoring junior engineers in test methodologies
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
Other site ranges may differ
Culture 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 an 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.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue's 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
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's 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
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
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ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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