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Test Engineer III - Vacuum Test Stations
Blue Origin · Seattle, WA · Posted 10 days ago
Own the design and construction of development test stations for Hall thruster propulsion that maneuver Blue Ring constellation spacecraft, scaling testing into high-rate production.
This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.
As a member of the Blue National Security (BNS) propulsion team, you will play a foundational role in the development of the Hall thruster-based propulsion systems that maneuver the constellation satellites as well as the propulsion team itself. As a Test Engineer III, you will support the development of the propulsion team’s facilities for development and production acceptance test. You will own the design and construction of the team’s development test stations and work with propulsion team members to execute testing that informs the development of the propulsion system. Successful candidates will utilize their experience in aerospace testing to design, assemble, and validate test stations and test plans for product development and high-rate production. A preferred candidate will have experience in electric propulsion system and subsystem testing at production rates including experience specifically in electric propulsion hot fire testing in suitable vacuum test facilities. If you share our passion for propulsion system development and testing, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams of diverse individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies listed below, continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. Special Considerations
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 25% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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