Aerospace Test Lab Technician

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an environmental test technician in Washington to perform hands‑on thermal, vibration, shock, and vacuum testing on flight hardware following MIL standards. You will operate and maintain environmental test equipment and work with a small team of engineers and technicians.

This role requires a safety‑minded, detail‑oriented individual with 1+ years in a test lab or aerospace setting and experience with data acquisition systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience with mechanical assemblies, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments (torque wrenches, calipers, DMMs)
• 1+ years of experience in a test lab, manufacturing, or aerospace environment
• Basic familiarity with data acquisition systems and electronic test equipment
• Ability to follow written test procedures and work instructions with attention to detail
• Strong safety mindset with the ability to identify and report hazardous conditions
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and self‑starting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on thermal, vibration, shock, and vacuum testing on flight hardware in accordance with MIL‑STD‑810, SMC‑S‑016, and MIL‑STD‑1540 under the direction of senior technicians or engineers
• Work safely with test, flight, and safety‑critical hardware, tools, and shop equipment
• Support setup and operation of high energy systems (e.g., high pressure gas and electrical) under supervision
• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment including data acquisition systems, environmental chambers, vibration systems, and instrumentation systems
• Configure test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation per test plans and standards
• Support generation of test reports, procedures, and work instructions under guidance from senior staff
• Maintain cleanliness of test equipment and test lab
• Participate in Process/Job Hazard Assessments
• Communicate issues, observations, and status updates clearly to team leads and engineers
• Willing to work weekends and overtime as required by test operations

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical assemblies

Hand tools

Precision instruments

Data acquisition

Test lab experience

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS in Mechanical/Electrical/Physics/Instrumentation

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Electronic test equipment

Test instrumentation and control components

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an environmental test technician in Washington to perform hands‑on thermal, vibration, shock, and vacuum testing on flight hardware following MIL standards. You will operate and maintain environmental test equipment and work with a small team of engineers and technicians.

This role requires a safety‑minded, detail‑oriented individual with 1+ years in a test lab or aerospace setting and experience with data acquisition systems.