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Test Operations Lead - Propulsion Systems

Blue Origin • United States
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Lead test operations for rocket engines and propulsion systems, ensuring safety and compliance with program requirements. Own test procedure development, facility planning, data acquisition, and anomaly resolution for cryogenic and high-pressure systems. Requires 8+ years of test engineering experience and strong technical fundamentals in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

Key Highlights
Technical lead for multiple concurrent test campaigns
Develop and approve complex test procedures
Manage cryogenic and high-pressure hazardous operations
Mentor junior test engineers and technicians
Key Responsibilities
Serve as technical lead and responsible engineer for test operations across multiple test articles, components, and concurrent campaigns
Own development, review, and approval of complex test procedures; establish procedure standards and review junior engineers' work
Lead test facility planning, build-up, and major upgrade efforts; develop requirements and drive design decisions for new test capabilities
Direct preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for test facilities and launch pad infrastructure
Lead analysis and interpretation of test data to identify anomalies, validate performance, and author authoritative test reports
Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define test objectives, acceptance criteria, and test campaign architecture
Architect and oversee data acquisition system and instrumentation configurations; define measurement requirements and uncertainty budgets
Lead troubleshooting of test article integration issues and drive formal root cause analysis
Establish and enforce standards for test logs, reports, and documentation; ensure compliance with engineering and configuration management standards
Mentor junior and mid-level test engineers and technicians; contribute to hiring, training, and development of the test team
Technical Skills Required
Test procedure development Data analysis and anomaly investigation Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics Instrumentation configuration and calibration
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Stock options
Paid time off up to 4 weeks per year
14 company-paid holidays
Nice to Have
M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer, or Electrical Engineering
Rocket engine or propulsion test experience
Cryogenic and high-pressure system test experience
Instrumentation design and calibration expertise
LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot proficiency
CAD applications (Creo preferred) experience
Hazard analysis and test safety documentation development

Job Description

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! 
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