Blue Origin
Test (Fluid/Mechanical) Engineer II - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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! 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 dedication 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 Fuel Cell Test Engineer, you will focus on testing the fluids system functionality of the integrated fuel cell power system. This role is based on the Lunar Fuel Cell design and will interface tightly with test engineering teams on multiple test beds. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: Develop fuel cell fluid system verification tests in coordination with fuel cell test engineers. Develop test requirements, plans and procedures too ensure acceptable fuel cell fluid system performance. Conduct complete level leak check verification tests using snoop, helium leak detectors, flow meters and dwell tests. Assist in evaluating hardware and system performance data from qualification and acceptance testing. Lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, direct technician work and coordinate with internal customers. Travel to remote test sites to prepare and execute tests. Understand and troubleshoot fluid and instrumentation systems. Participate in design for test/manufacture/cost (DFx) reviews and root-cause analysis of test discrepancies. Optimally communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management. Qualifications: B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar. Exposure to manufacturing and testing of fuel cell stacks. Detailed understanding of fuel cell technologies and their applications. Hands-on experience in software and/or hardware development, integration, systems engineering, testing experience. Familiarity with the principles, concepts, and methods of systems engineering such as concept development, requirement definition, design solution definition, design reviews, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, or operations. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while regularly providing imaginative and detailed technical solutions to sophisticated problems. Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills. 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: 3+ years of relevant experience in fuel cell stack and component research, development and/or testing Experience with human-rated space vehicle development and verification Experience operating within a production configuration management environment Experience working with NASA on contract deliverables Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $96,480-$128,640 Other site ranges may differ Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Inclusivity Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to appl