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Blue Origin lists this Test Engineer (Hypergolic) | Mid to Senior Level | Engines opportunity in van horn, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Test EngineerAt 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!Blue Origin is hiring Test Engineers at the Level 2 and Level 3 levels to support and lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of test operations for hypergolic rocket engines and components at our West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX. Depending on your experience, you will contribute to or lead test campaigns across the full test design and execution cycle — from initial planning and hardware integration through execution, data analysis, and post-test review.Level 2 engineers will apply their developing professional expertise to support safe and repeatable test operations with minimal oversight, while building technical leadership capabilities within a collaborative team environment.Level 3 engineers will serve as technical leaders, owning critical test campaigns, mentoring junior engineers and technicians, and driving cross-functional safety, reliability, and process improvement efforts for human spaceflight systems.Across both levels, you will thrive in a fast-paced test environment, applying your expertise in hypergolic fluid systems to solve challenging problems with precision and rigor.We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. 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.ResponsibilitiesLevel 2 and Level 3 (All Engineers)Support or lead daily test operations, operate test consoles, and execute test proceduresContribute to or lead test planning and implementation for hypergolic rocket engine and component test campaignsParticipate in or lead test readiness reviews, activation reviews, pre- and post-test briefings, and test data reviewsDevelop, refine, and update test procedures and work instructionsAssist with or oversee hardware integration, including pre- and post-test inspectionsTroubleshoot fluid systems, instrumentation, and test support equipmentPerform data review, reduction, and performance analysis to support post-test assessmentsRead and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, P&IDs, and engineering drawingsParticipate in or lead root cause analyses and development of corrective actionsIdentify and support implementation of safety improvements and cost-reduction opportunitiesContribute to continuous advancement of test stand processes and automation systemsServe as member of or technical leader during HAZMAT emergency response situationsPerform work while wearing SCBA and other required PPESuccessfully complete annual medical physical and physical ability/fitness assessmentPerform physically demanding emergency response tasksSubject to random drug testingLevel 3 (Additional Responsibilities)Provide technical leadership and direction for test campaigns from initial planning through final executionMentor junior test engineers and technicians, fostering professional development and technical growthBuild, procure, and install test support equipment; manage vendors and subcontractorsLead cross-functional Root Cause and Corrective Action BoardsLead technical coordination with internal and external customersServe as technical leader during HAZMAT emergency response situationsQualificationsLevel 2Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field2+ years of experience in a testing environment or related hands-on engineering roleWorking knowledge of engineering and testing fundamentals, including fluids and thermodynamicsExperience executing test proceduresDemonstrated familiarity with data analysisAbility to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawingsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a collaborative teamAbility to make quick, sound decisions in emergency situations while maintaining composure under stressAbility to pass pre-employment medical physical and physical ability/fitness assessmentAbility to obtain Hazardous Materials Technician certification within 3 months of hireMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asyleeLevel 3Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or related technical fieldAt least 5 years of experience assisting test teams in the role of test engineer or console operatorEstablished professional expertise and comprehensive understanding of engineering fundamentals across test cyclesExperience troubleshooting hardware and instrumentation related to fluid systems, with ability to read schematics and P&IDsExperience developing, writing, and updating test proceduresDemonstrated track record of safe operations during nominal testing and in response to stand anomaliesStrong technical writing and interpersonal skillsExperience directing Root Cause and Corrective Action BoardsDemonstrated leadership in project management or directing test activitiesAbility to make quick, sound decisions in emergency situations while maintaining composure under stressAbility to successfully complete pre-employment medical examination and physical ability/fitness testAbility to acquire Hazardous Materials Technician certification within 3 months of hireMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asyleeDesired QualificationsLevel 2M.S. in engineering with experimental lab experienceRocketry experience through internships or club activitiesExperience with hypergolic propellants or other toxic/reactive propulsion fluidsExperience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systemsKnowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and flow metersHands-on experience integrating test articles and sub-assembliesFamiliarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or other control/data acquisition softwareFamiliarity with CAD applications (Creo preferred)3+ years of emergency response experience (fire, HAZMAT, or industrial)Demonstrated proficiency with SCBA and supplied-air respirator (SAR) systemsCompletion of 40-hour HAZWOPER trainingCurrent Hazardous Materials Technician certificationCompletion of FEMA/NIMS courses: IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200Level 3M.S. in engineering with experimental lab experienceOver 8 years of experience in rocket propulsion test operationsExperience designing and operating hypergolic propellant systems (NTO, MMH, hydrazine)Experience designing ground systems to meet ASME B31.3Extensive experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) covered commoditiesProficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or related control and data acquisition software5+ years of emergency response experience (fire, HAZMAT, or industrial)Demonstrated proficiency with SCBA and supplied-air respirator (SAR) systemsCompletion of 40-hour HAZWOPER trainingValid Hazardous Materials Technician certificationCompletion of FEMA/NIMS courses: IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, ICS-200Familiarity with CAD applications (Creo preferred)Van Horn Site InformationThe West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX is central to Blue Origin's operations
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van horn, TX, 79855, US
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