SLD Vehicle Fluids Test Engineer III

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. 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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. Lunar Permanence is Blue Origin’s team dedicated to developing mission architectures such as our planned Lunar Lander program, Blue Moon ( Our Lunar Permanence team is developing our lunar landers to demonstrate core capabilities – including the BE‑7 landing engine, precision landing sensors, and advanced integrated power and propulsion architecture. This role is for a Fluids Test Engineer within the Integration and Test team, supporting our mission to return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Shift and Schedule 1st shift Note: Ability to work multiple shifts and weekends with extended hours during critical test operations Travel Travel 25% and up to 50% during surge periods of integration and test to multiple offsite locations. Responsibilities Develop test plans and procedures for vehicle level development, test beds, and qualification testing Lead daily test operations, test consoles, direct technician work, and coordinate with internal and external customers Work with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle fluid and thermal systems, ensuring the tests are designed to verify the appropriate requirements Design, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractors Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks Perform root cause, system hazard analysis and failure investigations Find opportunities for safety improvements and be resourceful Have frequent and transparent customer interactions on challenging technical issues Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions Participate in test readiness review, pre and post test briefings, and post test reviews. Assist with procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns Coordinate test crews, support equipment and vehicle configurations for testing Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations Qualifications Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space! BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline 5+ years of fluids, pneumatic, or cryogenic or similar experience Understanding of P&ID’s, pressure systems, and associated GSE Understand the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills Experience working collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment Desired Experience with space vehicle testing including fluids, thermal, leak, proof. Experience with participating in NASA technical reviews Experience with facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control System setup and operation Experience with hazardous commodity operations (H2, O2, N2, He) Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language) 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. 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