Test Engineers | Test Operations Maintenance | Launch Ops

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Title:  Test Engineer II, III, IV — Test Operations Maintenance  Location:  Launch Site One, Van Horn, Texas   Overview   This individual will join the Test Operations Maintenance team at Launch Site One in Van Horn, TX. The Maintenance team is responsible for the thousands of components and dozens of sub-systems that make up the structural, fluid, and electrical systems across our three test sites. In this role, you will sustain that hardware and support the initial build and activation of facility upgrades in support of liquid propellant rocket engine testing, thruster testing, and component and rig testing. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for maintenance plans, process architecture, maintenance requirement definition, troubleshooting hardware failures, risk identification and mitigation, automated data review scripts to support predictive maintenance, and a wide range of continuous process improvements.    Launch Site One is Blue Origin's West Texas home for engine, thruster, component, and rig testing — a remote, self-sufficient site where the maintenance team's work directly gates the pace of testing and flight. This position will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable operations. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality for positive impact to 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, low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Passion for our mission and vision is required!   This is a 1st shift position but will require the ability to perform job duties outside of normal shift hours as needed to support test operations and maintenance windows. Up to 10%   travel   may be required to support other Blue Origin test sites during surge needs, as well as for process and professional development.   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.   Responsibilities   Consistently exhibit strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills; communicate clearly and promptly across all areas of the organization.   Author work instructions to safely perform maintenance on test facility hardware, including disassembly, inspection, and assembly of mechanical and electro-mechanical components.   Identify and define preventative maintenance for test facility hardware, including the support equipment needed to perform maintenance on facility components.   Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for permanent problem resolution.   Support functional testing of components (valves, filters, regulators, etc.) for acceptance using high-pressure pneumatics, cryogenics, or hydraulics. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions using work instructions.   Coordinate with external vendors to support preventative maintenance and repair efforts.   Participate in Test Readiness Reviews and Risk Assessment Reviews to ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety Manual.   Provide technical support for new designs to ensure maintainability and operability.   Perform operations as a certified operator to support return-to-service post-maintenance, as well as first-time activation of system upgrades.   Establish training curriculum for engineers and technicians and proctor training for the team as needed.   Support robust methods and strategies for sustaining a reasonable inventory of equipment and spares to support facility maintenance.   Support Supervisors and Managers in establishing best practices and effective work execution strategies.   Engage with multiple geographic locations and business units to support anomaly resolution, hazard and operability ( HazOp ) assessments, stand boards, design reviews, and operations and maintenance (O&M) considerations for future facility expansions and upgrades.   Actively introduce new technologies and capability improvements.   Identify inefficiencies, capability gaps, and potential improvements in the O&M process; advocate for and implement better solutions.   Scope, autonomy, and leadership expectations scale with level as described in the Minimum Qualifications below.   Minimum Qualifications   B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with years of relevant experience per the level table below.   Experience in a test, propulsion, industrial, energy, or comparable hardware-rich operating environment.   Working knowledge of high-pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, pneumatic, data acquisition, and electric