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Blue Origin · 11 hours ago

Mechanical Test Engineer III

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$121K/yr - $169K/yr

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Mechanical Test Engineer III will be responsible for planning and executing test campaigns for mechanical components, ensuring quality and safety while driving efficiency in testing activities.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Planning, managing, and performing acceptance test campaigns on individual components and assemblies that are mechanical, actuated, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or cryogenic

Author and maintain detailed test procedures

Perform test readiness reviews and pre-test briefings

Conduct data reviews to verify the success of the test campaigns

Work closely with design engineers to identify test requirements

Work with operations engineers to incorporate tests into the appropriate test stands

Work with technicians to execute the procedures you author

Identify the test fixtures, test support equipment, and data acquisition systems required for your testing scope

Work with tooling and equipment designers as necessary to design and procure this hardware

Drive efficiency gains in testing activities to increase testing throughput while maintaining a high standard of quality

Prioritize the safety of you and your teammates above all else

Share in the team’s impact on manufacturing, testing, and delivering hardware for New Shepard

Qualification

TestingData analysisTest Conductor experienceFluid components knowledgeTest instrumentation knowledge3D CAD experienceEnvironmental Testing experienceHazard analyses developmentSafety mentalityReading engineering drawingsTeam leadership

Required

Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering field (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or physics desired)

2+ years experience in testing and data analysis, specifically of pneumatic, cryogenic, mechanical, and/or hydraulic hardware

Experience leading test teams as a Test Conductor or Test Engineer, prioritizing test equipment, personnel, and schedule on top of test execution

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

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

Understanding of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, seals, and fittings; including precision clean systems

Knowledge of test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, power supplies

Proven familiarity with data reduction and processing techniques