Blue Origin - Seattle, WA
posted 3 months ago
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! This role is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit, which develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably. The position supports the development of new chemistries to maintain air and water quality on a future crewed commercial space station. As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, the candidate will apply engineering techniques to design, develop, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test life support chemicals, analytical equipment, test rigs, and development hardware. This includes the development, release, and support of engineering artifacts across the development cycle to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, testing, and operations. The role involves implementing operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, and providing technical information. The candidate will research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. They will specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. Additionally, the candidate will investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for maintenance activities. Specifically, the candidate will share in the team's impact on all aspects of designing, building, testing, and flying Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) flight hardware. The ECLS System is composed of essential hardware to allow humans to safely inhabit space, circulating air around the vehicle, scrubbing carbon dioxide, humidity, and trace contaminants, and providing oxygen for breathing. The internal cabin pressure is maintained and monitored, and clean drinking water is provided to the crew. The ECLS system also monitors air quality and emergencies such as rapid depressurization and fire, counteracting them as necessary.