Test Engineer I - Environmental Test Group (Early Career)

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 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 unique and highly-skilled team, you’ll perform environmental testing of flight hardware. In this hands-on position you’ll work directly with a diverse and small team operating and maintaining the environmental test equipment while conducting development, qualification and acceptance testing of flight hardware. 

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!  

Special Mentions

• Mon-Thurs 7a-5p
• On-site in Kent, WA

Additional responsibilities include: 

• Conduct hands-on shock, vibration, thermal, humidity and vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016 and MIL-STD-1540 

• Operate test consoles and work with a team of engineers & technicians to execute component level testing 

• Ensure all operations are performed safely, on time and in a professional manner 

• Work with test, flight and safety critical hardware, tools and shop equipment 

• Setup and safely operate high energy systems (e.g. high pressure gases, cryogenics and electrical) 

• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment including data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems and instrumentation 

• Conduct and/or oversee several test projects simultaneously while supporting operation schedules 

• Configure test setups, fixtures and instrumentation per test plans and standards 

• Review test documentation for test readiness 

• Maintain cleanliness of test equipment and test lab 

• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule and technical risks 

• Participate in Process/Job Hazard Assessments/Test Readiness Reviews 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 0+ years of experience with the following:  test stand operations, major system operations, working with similar test equipment (vibration tables) 

• Extensive background and direct hands-on experience with shock and vibration testing required. 

• Experience troubleshoot and diagnosing off-nominal vibration scenarios. 

• B.S. degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program(Mechanical, or Physics desired) 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering data, drawings, standards and technical requirements 

• Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations 

• Weekend shifts or overtime are frequently