Electrical Test & Launch Engineer II — Space Ops

blueorigin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Test and Launch Engineer for the Launch Operations and OLS Test Operations team in Florida. You will perform operations and maintenance on ground support equipment, focusing on electrical instrumentation and controls to support launch activities.

The role requires broad technical breadth across electronics, transducers, PLCs, software, and support equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and teamwork to enable frequent and safe spaceflight

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related field.
• Experience with test teams as fluids test engineer or console operator (3+ Level II, 5+ Level III, 8+ Sr).
• Knowledge of systems including pressurized gas, cryogenics, fluids, hydraulics, instrumentation, or structural components.
• Experience with electronics, transducers, PLCs, and software systems.
• Troubleshooting hardware/instrumentation for fluids, mechanical, and electrical systems; reading schematics and P&IDs.
• 1+ year developing English work instructions or test procedures.
• Strong safety commitment and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to support off-shift, extended hours, and weekends.
• U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or eligible refugee/asylee.

Responsibilities

• Ensure launch facility components are maintained to support launches.
• Translate engineering requirements into robust test and maintenance processes.
• Collaborate with design, QA, supply chain, and production teams.
• Develop test documentation, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure work meets AS9100/ISO 9001 quality and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation and controls

PLC programming

Test documentation

Root cause analysis

Safety standards AS9100/ISO9001

Off-shift availability

Electrical equipment troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Test and Launch Engineer for the Launch Operations and OLS Test Operations team in Florida. You will perform operations and maintenance on ground support equipment, focusing on electrical instrumentation and controls to support launch activities.

The role requires broad technical breadth across electronics, transducers, PLCs, software, and support equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and teamwork to enable frequent and safe spaceflight