Blue Origin · 17 hours ago
Fluids Test Lead I&T - MK1 Lunar Permanence
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBlue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, and they are seeking a Fluids Test Lead for their Lunar Permanence business unit. This role involves mentoring and leading a team in the development and execution of fluid systems tests for lunar spaceflight, ensuring safety and meeting project deliverables.
National DefenseAerospaceManufacturingRenewable EnergyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Jordyn Till
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee cryogenic & pneumatic test planning (i.e. tanking tests/cryo shock, subsystem liquid/gas development testing, integrated vehicle proof & leak tests). Create and execute test procedures for fluids testing
Provide technical leadership and solve challenging problems in cryogenic & pneumatic systems
Mentor and train existing & new team members
Support in the Development of fluid system test standardization for Mk1 & Lunar
Lead the test system life cycle from conceptual design to operation
Plan schedules, manage risks, and develop mitigation plans
Collaborate with suppliers in the design, build, and test of fluid test GSE systems
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in fluids and mechanical systems/components
Strong understanding of cryogenic and propulsion fluid behavior
Experience with cryogenic & pneumatic aerospace systems for ground operations and flight. Expertise in LH2, LOX, GH2, and GOX applications for components like heat exchangers, pumps, turbomachinery, and/or combustors
Proven technical leadership and mentoring skills. Ability to build trust and contribute to Blue's culture of safety
Effective collaboration in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent communication skills for interfacing with external entities
Preferred
M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related field
Systems Engineering experience (requirements, interface definition, management, verification)
Experience with spacecraft/launch vehicle propulsion and cryogenic environments
Experience with the full life cycle of a cryogenic fluid system
Willingness to work on-site at Florida's Space Coast with occasional travel for testing
Experience working with 91-710 Range Safety requirements for compliance of fluid systems
Benefits
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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