Structural Test Engineer

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for a portion of the design, planning and execution of Structural Test activities and related test equipment. You will work across subsystems and support integrated solutions to achieve our vision of “millions of people living and working in space”. This role is a combination of test development, planning, setup, execution, documentation, and troubleshooting/data analysis. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made, tested, and operated. Candidate should have basic knowledge of CAD tools, prior test experience within an engineering environment, excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to work in a flexible and dynamic team environment. Candidate will assist in test design, facility and test setup, and test execution, and also perform various other duties including; developing concepts and preliminary designs for required test equipment; evaluating and managing vendor designs; developing and maintaining test documentation; conducting facility and pre-test preparations, executing tests, and troubleshooting and correcting anomalies and discrepant hardware. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced testing relevant technologies, and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, then we would love to hear from you. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Responsibilities: Assist in the design and planning of structural tests and associated test equipment Analyze, identify, and select test hardware (actuators, fixtures, support equipment, etc.) Coordinating and directing other engineers, test crews, support equipment, outside vendors, and vehicle configurations for testing throughout vehicle production Design, develop and model test equipment/GSE required for testing Manage vendors to design and fabricate test equipment/GSE where needed Write test procedures and manage procedural redlines and updates during test campaigns Define and perform facility activation tests Enforce safety policies during test planning and operations Troubleshoot anomalies real-time and provide solutions during non-conformance scenarios Reduce, analyze and archive test data to support verification tasks Manage and supervise a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and teardowns Act as console operator during test execution While this position is based in Florida, there may be some travel to Kent, WA to work with design and other test engineers. Qualifications: Proven ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering Minimum of 3 years structural test engineering experience Technical experience in: Test design and setup Test operations Developing, writing, and updating test procedures Technical writing and communication Working successfully in multiple disciplines Team player Excellent communication skills Strong execution and coordination skills Flexible mindset System mindset and aptitude Ability to work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary 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. Desired: Direct structural test experience of space vehicles, aircraft, or large structures (planning, assisting, and/or directing) Experience with MTS AeroPro or similar load control software Leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer Experience in designing and analyzing structural test equipment/GSE (or similar) Aerospace or space related education or employment Knowledge of Mechanical Design principles including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Familiarity with analysis tools such as NASTRAN, ANSYS, or similar Experience with data acquisition, control, and/or instrumentation Experience designing or operating pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and electronics/control systems Familiarity with aerospace vehicle systems and manufacturing technologies Experience in system engineering practices formal or informal Configuration control and test traceability Don’t meet every single requirement? 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 qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $67,650-$99,220 Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $73,800-$108,240 Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $73,800-$108,240 Other site ranges may differ 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 Applicants wishing to receive information on 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. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 14 holidays Discretionary bonus programs Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

Salary : $67,650 - $99,220