Environmental 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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a member of a unique and highly-skilled team, you will conduct environmental testing on flight hardware. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate directly with a small and diverse team, operating and maintaining environmental test equipment while performing development, qualification, and acceptance testing on 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!

Responsibilities include:

• Perform 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 alongside engineers and technicians to execute component-level testing
• Ensure all operations are conducted safely, on schedule, and to the highest professional standards
• Work with test, flight, and safety-critical hardware, as well as tools and shop equipment
• Set up and safely operate high-energy systems (e.g., high-pressure gases, cryogenics, and electrical systems)
• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment, including data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems, and instrumentation
• Manage and/or oversee multiple test projects simultaneously to support operational schedules
• Configure test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation per test plans and standards
• Review test documentation to ensure test readiness
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of test equipment and the test lab
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks concerning cost, schedule, and technical challenges
• Participate in Process/Job Hazard Assessments and Test Readiness Reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with substantial hands-on expertise in shock and vibration testing
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing off-nominal vibration scenarios
• B.S. degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
• Ability to read and interpret engineering data, drawings, standards, and technical requirements
• Demonstrated strong safety awareness, including hands-on experience planning and performing hazardous or critical operations
• Willingness to work weekend shifts or overtime as required by specific tasks or test series
• Position level will reflect candidate's experience
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in test stand operations, major system operations, or with similar test equipment (such as vibration tables)
• Background in production and/or test system environments
• Hands-on experience in test, production facility, factory, or laboratory settings
• Demonstrated quick-thinking and problem-solving skills in critical situations
• Experience with assembly and testing of aerospace structural, mechanical, or propulsion systems
• Proficiency in using test instrumentation and control components, including pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, etc.
• Direct experience working with high-energy systems (e.g., 6,000 psi pressure, high voltage, cryogenics)
• Experience with NI LabVIEW/TestStand
• Experience with CREO, MATLAB, and ANSYS

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

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.

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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.

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