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 & Flight 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 hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and test operations engineers, you will work on the design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of liquid rocket engine test facilities for various spaceflight systems. You will contribute to the team's progress by participating in all aspects of hands-on engineering and project management.

This position is based in Van Horn, TX; working at the Extreme Engine Experiment (XEEx) test stand, home of our orbital-class, reusable BE-4 rocket engine. Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance, etc.

In short, we are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality and operational excellent to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required and essential for success!

Responsibilities:

• Design, construct, operate, and maintain test facilities to support the development and production of liquid rocket engines
• Generate and execute test procedures involving high pressure inert and non-inert gas systems and cryogenic fluid systems
• Review and interpret test data to assess facility health and performance both at the system and component level
• Specify and procure components and materials; manage vendors and subcontractors
• Plan and execute facility maintenance and construction of new facility capabilities
• Contribute to schedule, configuration, quality, cost, and process safety management
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety, meet demanding schedules, and secure cost savings.
• Shift work and extra hours as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in engineering or related field
• Understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
• Project management, team leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills
• Desire to take ownership of projects
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and to orchestrate a team of engineers and technicians in the execution of high-consequence test operations
• Familiar with the following software:
  • LabVIEW
  • AutoCAD P&ID
  • Winplot
  • Windchill
  • Creo
• 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:

• Proven technical expertise in spacecraft fluid system test stand design, operation and maintenance:
  • Pressurized Gas Systems
  • Cryogenic Fluid Systems, specifically LOx, LNG, and LN2
  • Instrumentation or DAC systems
  • Liquid rocket propulsion systems
• Experience with component and system level testing of propulsion and spaceflight hardware through development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
• Demonstrated expertise in the following:
  • Experience working with technicians to perform work on test facilities, handle test articles and lead test operations
  • Performing process hazard and root cause analyses
  • Sizing, selecting, and troubleshooting fluid system components and instrumentation
  • Operating, troubleshooting, and writing software for data acquisition and control systems
• Knowledge of fabrication and integration processes, systems engineering and quality control practices

Physical Requirements:

• Test Operations is a physically active, all four (4) seasons role with both indoor and outdoor work requirements, to include rain, wind, cold, heat, & humidity.
• In addition to outside elements, this role requires:
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs
• Ability to work at heights

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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