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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you'll perform environmental testing of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. In this hands-on position you'll work directly with a small team operating and maintaining the environmental test equipment we use for development, qualification and acceptance testing of flight hardware. We 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! Additional responsibilities include: Conduct hands-on thermal, vibration, shock and vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016 and MIL-STD-1540 Demonstrated ability to work with test, flight and safety critical hardware, tools and shop equipment Setup and safely operate high energy systems (e.g. high pressure gas and electrical) Operate and maintain environmental test equipment including data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems and instrumentation systems Conduct and/or oversee several test projects simultaneously while supporting operations schedules Configure test setups, fixtures and instrumentation per test plans and standards Generate test plans, test reports, procedures, and work instructions from customer requirements Design test fixtures per requirements, test plans and standards Maintain cleanliness of test equipment and test lab Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule and technical risks Participate in Process/Job Hazard Assessments Weekends and OT dependent on company needs We 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! Minimum Qualifications: Experience in a testing environment and working with test equipment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards and technical requirements Demonstrated familiarity with data acquisition systems, data analysis and data processing Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. Must 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with thermal testing A.S. in engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or physics desired) Previous experience operating test equipment of a similar magnitude Skills using Creo or other modeling and drafting software Experience in using automation applications such as LabView or similar tools 2+ years' experience in a similar work environment Ability to utilize test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, preferred Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics and reports Experienced with high pressure system design and handling Experienced with hydraulic system design and handling Experience using test instrumentation and control components Intermediate skill level using NI Labview / TestStand Weekend shifts or overtime are frequently required for particular tasks or test series Position level commensurate with experience<