MK1 Environmental Test Lead - Lunar Transportation

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!  

Lunar Transportation: This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.   

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers you will  lead the system-level environmental test effort for Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Lunar Lander spacecraft. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of spacecraft integration and test by collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineers, technicians, customers, Blue Origin teammates, Lunar Lander National Team partners, and aerospace test facility operators across the USA. 

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of engineers to plan, prepare, and execute all the system-level environmental tests including structural, leak and pressure, shock, acoustics, vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal balance, and EMI/EMC. 
• Responsible for end-to-end performance of test campaigns including development of test plans and procedures, test facility coordination and preparations, instrumentation of hardware under test, test readiness reviews, test execution, and test report generation. 
• This leadership role works directly with the SLD director of integration and test and requires big dreams and excellent communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience planning and executing environmental tests on space hardware including structural, leak and pressure, shock, acoustics, vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal balance, and/or EMI/EMC
• Experience leading a team of engineers
• Familiarity with industry test standards such as SMC-S-016
• Knowledge of spacecraft acceptance and qualification test, electrical ground support equipment, mechanical ground support equipment, and environmental test facilities
• Familiarity with the Test Like You Fly assessment and exception process
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or an equivalent related field
• Typically 10 or more years of experience
• Ability to travel as needed to support test planning and execution
• Ability to support odd hours and long weeks during test execution
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on NASA programs and human spaceflight programs
• Experience leading system-level tests campaigns on large spacecraft
• Experience defining, designing, and/or operating spacecraft ground support equipment
• Experience with scripting (Python or other scripting language)
• Experience with software tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Creo, and Windchill

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.

 

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