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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!\nThis role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.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!\nThis role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.\nAs part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will test and qualify flight critical valve and fluid system components (Main propellant Valves, coolant control valves, and related components) for the BE-3U Engine. You will have responsibilities through out the full product life-cycle from initial requirements and verification planning through flight qualification including test support, performing test data reviews, processing non-conforming hardware and writing technical reports. You will need to have a background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and testing/data acquisition to be successful. You will be reporting directly to the Valves Product Team Lead within the BE-3U Engine Team.\nWe are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!\nKey Responsibilities\nValve Component Qualification and Acceptance\nOwn valve component testing through qualification and acceptance, ensuring designs meet rigorous safety, reliability, and performance standards\nExamine non-conforming hardware and develop effective technical resolutions in a timely manner\nOversee component level acceptance and qualification testing, ensuring compliance with design requirements and goals\nDesign and develop component testing hardware, including mechanical design of fixtures, electrical control boxes and harnesses, data acquisition systems, etc.\nDeveloping and owning test plans, authoring work orders, and authoring test reports\nTest Engineering\nSet up, integrate, and operate test stands for valve and fluid component acceptance testing across proof, leak, thermal, vibration, and dynamic performance disciplines\nDevelop, modify, and maintain data acquisition configurations and test automation routines in Python; build and validate channel lists, signal conditioning, and derived measurements\nInstall, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation: Motor controllers, voltage/current sensors, accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, mass flow meters, load cells, and voltage/current sensors\nSupport investigation of test anomalies and non-conformances; participate in root cause analysis and corrective action\nContribute to continuous improvement of test cycle time, fixture reuse, and data quality through Kaizen and other improvement initiatives\nQualifications\nMinimum of a B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or physics desired)\nFamiliarity with valve, fluid system, or cryogenic component design and development\n2+ years of industry experience in a related field\nFamiliarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)\nFamiliarity with data analysis and data processing\nFamiliarity with Python\nStrong data acquisition skills\nWorking proficiency with common test instrumentation: accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters, multimeters\nMust 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.\nDesired\nM.S. in engineering discipline or higher\nComputer aided design (CAD) experience\nExperience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10\nStrong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics\nStrong knowledge of cryogenic valve design process and hardware fabrication techniques\nDirect experience with DAQ hardware and software in a production or qualification test environment\nDemonstrated experience running vibration testing on electrodynamic shaker tables, including sine, random, and shock profiles or in other hands on test environments\nElectrical testing and GSE fabrication/troubleshooting\nBase Pay Range for:\nWA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Other site ranges may differ\nCulture Statement\nDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\nBenefits\nBenefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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