Launch Vehicle Test Engineer II - Propulsion Module

Launch Vehicle Test Engineer II - Propulsion Module

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

In this role, you will develop, manage, and execute integrated tests and operations for the New Shepard Propulsion Module Launch Vehicles. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of pre-launch and post-flight vehicle integrated testing and functional verification. This role is a combination of test and flight operations development, planning, hands-on running tests, and troubleshooting / data analysis for the Propulsion Module launch vehicles at our Texas Launch Site. Reporting to the Maintenance Senior Manager, this role is based in Van Horn, TX. This role will work a 16 day-on and 12 day-off rotation - during your off days, there are no work or location requirements. Once trained, In this role, you will act as task leader for major vehicle tests and pre-flight checks, ensuring on-time successful completion of tasks from start to finish. As task leader, you will have overall responsibility for the operation, the crew, and the procedure during test execution. Your attention to detail and leadership in enforcing safety practices are critical to ensuring success in test execution.

As part of our team, you will also support test readiness in significant ways. You will author procedure updates used across all phases of the operation. This includes developing and implementing best practices around testing of cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and avionics systems-level testing. You will work to automate procedures to improve procedure efficiency and reduce vehicle turn-around time between launches. To prepare for testing, you will also coordinate test crews, support equipment, hardware and vehicle configurations. Post-test, you will work with engineers from all disciplines and coordinate engineering support for data review and post-test analysis. You will also assist with anomaly resolution through completion to ensure on-time readiness for flight vehicles.

We are looking for someone to apply their deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This position is located in Van Horn, TX - working a 16 / 12 rotation.

Special Mentions :

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 60% of the time (this is a rotation position)
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Van Horn Specific information :

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

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