Avionics Launch & Test Engineer III

Socket.dev; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education support program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Launch & Test Engineer for the Orbital Launch Site (OLS) at Cape Canaveral to test, inspect, and troubleshoot ground support equipment for New Glenn campaigns.

The hybrid-skill role requires strong avionics foundation plus fluid/propulsion system knowledge, with relocation options to the Space Coast in Florida. You’ll work with a diverse team to enable safe, repeatable spaceflight operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an engineering field from an accredited university.
• Direct Avionics experience with cryogenics, fluids, or propulsion test stands.
• Real-time console operations and anomaly response experience.
• Hands-on HIL/HITL, EGSE, and telemetry experience.
• Ability to read schematics and P&IDs; safety-focused thinker.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, operate, and maintain test facilities for orbital rockets and launch systems.
• Generate and execute test procedures for high-pressure and cryogenic fluid systems.
• Lead test operations with technicians and interpret test data for facility health.
• Develop maintenance and inspection plans for ground test systems.
• Perform PHAs/HAZOPs to identify safety and operational risks.
• Collaborate with design, QA, supply chain, and production teams to accelerate spaceflight readiness.

Skills

Avionics test experience

HIL/HITL testing

Cryogenics knowledge

Reading schematics/P&IDs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

AutoCAD P&ID

PLC programming

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Launch & Test Engineer for the Orbital Launch Site (OLS) at Cape Canaveral to test, inspect, and troubleshoot ground support equipment for New Glenn campaigns.

The hybrid-skill role requires strong avionics foundation plus fluid/propulsion system knowledge, with relocation options to the Space Coast in Florida. You’ll work with a diverse team to enable safe, repeatable spaceflight operations.