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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 toward 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 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 excellence 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.
Qualifications:
BS degree in engineering or related field
Strong background in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
Strong project management, team leadership, and interpersonal skills
Strong technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills
Desire to take ownership of projects
5 - 15+ years of experience in rocket engine testing
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
Ability to lead, mentor, and train other test engineers
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 and eligible to gain access to Redstone Arsenal.
Shift work and extra hours as needed
Desired:
Experience in liquid rocket engine test stand design, operation, and maintenance of:
Pressurized Gas Systems
Cryogenic Fluid Systems, specifically LH2, LOX, LNG, and LN2
Instrumentation or DAC systems
Liquid rocket propulsion systems
Technical expertise in component and system-level testing of propulsion and spaceflight hardware through the development, qualification, and acceptance of test campaigns
Expertise in the following:
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
Familiar with the following software:
LabVIEW
AutoCAD P&ID
Winplot
Windchill
Creo
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, including 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
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.
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. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here.
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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Benefits
Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.
Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.